Transmission of Covid-19 - experts have the answers


French lab scientist inserting liquid in test tube manipulates potentially infected patient samples at Pasteur Institute in Paris on Feb. 6, 2020. Scientists at the iInstitute developed and shared a quick test for the new virus that is spreading worldwide, and are using genetic information about the coronavirus to develop a potential vaccine and treatments. - AP

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): As of Tuesday (Feb 11), Singapore has reported 10 cases of the new coronavirus (Covid-19) involving patients with no travel history to China and where no clear link could be established between them and previous cases.

Below, experts provides answers on some pertinent questions regarding the transmission of the virus.

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