https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2020-03-29/coronavirus-choir-outbreak
Above is a link that somebody had posted previously (sorry, I tried to find the poster and post but couldn’t). It is about a choir in Washington State that held practice on March 6th. Many are now infected and two dead.
They were very careful to not touch each other or common items. No doubt it was airborne. The article links to other studies.
I am guessing that the “experts” said this virus was not airborne (even though the regular flu is) to avoid a panic on mask buying. Or - to avoid panic when masks were not available.
“I am guessing that the “experts” said this virus was not airborne (even though the regular flu is) to avoid a panic on mask buying. Or - to avoid panic when masks were not available.”
Actually, I think they figured whatever applied to SARS, applies here. The masks weren’t a big thing at that point. It’s called being lazy and arrogant - that’s just what these SOBs are.