{"id":9205,"date":"2020-04-14T09:20:53","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T09:20:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=9205"},"modified":"2020-04-14T09:20:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-14T09:20:58","slug":"doctors-say-coronavirus-spreads-through-farts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/watchdogplusmedia.com\/?p=9205","title":{"rendered":"Doctors say coronavirus spreads through farts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The deadly coronavirus could be spreading through farts, according to doctors. But farts are unlikely to transmit the virus provided pants are worn. Tests carried out have shown that the virus was present in the faeces of more than half of patients with COVID-19. They said more research needed to be done to rule out passing the disease on to people through emitting bodily gasses. A doctor that raised the issue on social media, highlighted work by Australian doctor Andy Tagg which he called \u201can enjoyable thread about whether farting can cause coronavirus\u201d. \u201cWell, SARS-CoV-2 can be detected in faeces and has been detected in an asymptomatic individual up to 17 days post-exposure.\u201d The doctor added that previous tests have shown farts have the power to spray talcolm powder long distances. It was warned, however, that if the infected patient was not wearing pants, and they released a large amount of gas, then someone else \u2013 if they took a close sniff at the gas \u2013 could be at risk. \u201cPerhaps SARS-CoV-2 can be spread through the power of parping \u2013 we need more evidence. \u201cSo remember to wear appropriate PPE at all times and stay safe!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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