Coronavirus found in air samples up to 4 metres from patients: China study

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2. This article is very informative and probably represents a worst case....

unless you encounter an infected person close-up.

Coronavirus can travel twice as far as official ‘safe distance’ and stay in air for 30 minutes, Chinese study finds

Authorities advise people to stay 1-2 metres apart, but researchers found that a bus passenger infected fellow travelers sitting 4.5 metres away.

The scientists behind the research said their investigation also highlighted the importance of wearing face masks because of the length of time it can linger.

Link: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3074351/coronavirus-can-travel-twice-far-official-safe-distance-and-stay

Keep in mind the people on that bus were there for four hours. However, it is indicative of the risks of being in the same home or apartment with an infected person.

Yes it's scary as hell, especially for those of use that are high-risk.