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However, in recent news stories around the world, people
who have not stepped foot outside of their homes since
the initial spread of the coronavirus are still, in one way or
another, testing positive for COVID-19. Since the possibility
of COVID-19 being transmitted via ducts, airways, and
other ventilation systems in a facility have already been
shown to be true, another question comes up: is it possible
for the coronavirus to get into our tap water?
In short, while it is highly unlikely, it is not impossible. This
statement on its own is alarming, but further education
and caution are required for people to effectively avoid the
looming pandemic and chances of virus-contraction.
Since water (coupled with soap) is nemesis of the
coronavirus, it is difficult to accept that it can travel via
water. However, it has already been established by trained
medical professionals that the virus travels the air via
microscopic water droplets from coughs or sneezes. Also,
tap water from pipes and systems already have microbes
in them. With that in mind, it shouldn’t be that big of a
surprise to know that, like other bacteria, germs, and
microbial entities, the coronavirus can live and traverse
within water, too.
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