We Simulated How Far a Sneeze Can Travel

March 11, 2020

We all know sneezes and coughs spread germs, but did you ever wonder how far those tiny droplets can go? Our producer suited up and wore a protective face mask to find out first hand! After running a demonstration, our investigation found that the droplets of fluid released when you cough or sneeze might go a lot farther than you thought. Dr. Jack Caravanos, a professor of environmental public health at NYU, says that in an office, sneezes can sometimes reach eight desks away!

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