Coronavirus. How to minimize the risk of contracting coronavirus in a car? (video)

Paramedics who transport patients with COVID-19, for obvious reasons, must wear gloves, masks and special uniforms. It certainly doesn't make driving easier. What about a private car?

- In such clothes, it is sometimes difficult to look in the mirror without completely twisting the body. Driving then is definitely not comfortable,” said paramedic Michal Klechevsky.

According to research by American scientists, even without a special form, the risk of contracting coronavirus can be minimized. There are several ways to do this. However, a lot depends on the size of the car you are driving.

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Scientists say that the driver and passenger should sit diagonally. They should have masks and open windows - those that are removed from each other. It is also important to air the car regularly.

Some people install plexiglass to feel safe. According to American scientists, with the windows closed in a car, two people wearing masks can pass between 8 to 10 percent of virus particles to each other. When all windows are down, this percentage drops to 2.