Study Says COVID-19 Spread On Airplanes Is 'Virtually Nonexistent'

The video discusses a Defense Department study conducted with United Airlines, which found a very low risk of coronavirus transmission on airplanes, provided everyone wears masks. The study highlights the effectiveness of modern aircraft ventilation systems in filtering air and reducing virus spread. Despite this, uncertainties remain, and there have been cases of suspected transmission during flights. The study focused on Boeing 767 and 777 planes and was released before peer review.

What is the significance of the Defense Department study conducted in partnership with United Airlines?

What is the chance that particles from one masked passenger can make it to another passenger sitting right next to them?

What role do modern ventilation systems on aircraft play in virus transmission?

What do experts still not know about coronavirus spreading on planes?

What were the specific aircraft models that researchers looked at in the study?