New cases show novel coronavirus could spread via sewage pipes

The transcript discusses the potential for virus transmission through building pipes, citing cases where compromised sewage systems allowed pathogens to spread. It references past SARS outbreaks linked to plumbing issues and explores the possibility of COVID-19 being transmitted via feces, although aerosols remain the primary concern.

What concern was raised when a man living 10 floors above became sick?

• The building's electrical wiring

• The building's pipe system

• The building's water supply

• The building's elevator system

What can compromised sewage pipes allow?

• Pathogens to enter the water supply

• Pathogens to move into the surrounding air

• Pathogens to be contained

• Pathogens to be neutralized

What is the function of a U-shaped drain in toilets?

• To increase water pressure

• To enhance flushing efficiency

• To trap fluids and odor

• To prevent water overflow

What historical event was linked to faulty plumbing?

• A flu outbreak in New York

• A SARS outbreak in Hong Kong

• A measles outbreak in Tokyo

• A cholera outbreak in London

What is still considered the main mechanism for COVID-19 infection?

• Transmission through water

• Direct contact with surfaces

• Transmission via feces

• Aerosols from coughing and sneezing