Lydia Bourouiba, an expert in fluid dynamics and disease transmission at MIT, explains how the physics of sneezes and coughs leads to the spread of respiratory pathogens such as COVID-19.  

Face coverings prevent wearers from spreading pathogens, and might also limit the number of viral particles that enter the body, staving off severe infection, including COVID-19, research indicates.

None of the breastfed infants in the study tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 within the first two weeks of life.

While concern over SARS-CoV-2 in dogs and cats has captured attention, scientists have also been investigating whether pets can transmit multidrug-resistant bacteria to us.

As communities and businesses reopen amidst the pandemic, masks—in addition to other social distancing measures—are crucial for preventing new outbreaks.

Not all masks are created equal, and how they are worn makes a difference too.

An open letter points to outbreaks that cannot be explained by large droplets and contact with surfaces alone.

After stating that asymptomatic individuals are unlikely to transmit the novel coronavirus, World Health Organization officials clarify that this is very much an open question.

A modeling study counters initial interpretations that the cluster began with someone who flew to Seattle in mid-January.