Public transport like trains, buses, and planes seems safer are now said safer if masks are worn, and social distancing is followed, according to new studies.
According to Daily Mail, the chance of spreading the virus on public transport is minimal, debunking earlier claims that it is a potential coronavirus hotspot. It was even tagged as a "suicide mission" since the virus thrives in indoor spaces with little ventilation, particularly when highly crowded.
Similarly, Singapore's COVID-19 Taskforce co-chair shared on social media in July that there is a higher risk of spreading the virus in social gatherings than in public transport where people wear masks.
According to New York Times, experts explained that low infection cases in public transport are due to low riding use, good adherence with a face mask and social distancing rules, and regular cleaning and disinfecting of buses and trains.
However, Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security senior scholar Crystal Watson urged people to be cautious of interpreting the findings since tracking infection clusters in public transport was highly difficult since people do not remember which train carriage or bus they rode.
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Written by CJ Robles
