People with coronavirus have been shown to shed traces of the virus in their faecal matter. So can you catch the coronavirus from farts?
The unusual question has been addressed by popular physician Dr Norman Swan, and the answer might surprise you.podcast Dr Norman Swan said people should avoid farting near one another to stop the spread of coronavirus. He added it was everyone’s responsibility not to pass wind close to another person and “that you don’t fart with your bottom bare”.
Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Friday that detecting outbreaks and rapidly responding to them through sewage testing would be a big part of the government’s future approach.
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