[SoCal Pubbie]

It was widely stated at the beginning. That’s why all the retail spaces were always being cleaned (supposedly).

[Sacajaweau]

They did say it in the beginning...Within a couple months...it was decided it wasn't how it was passed on...that is is transmitted as an aerosol.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2020/05/21/coronavirus-news-what-cdc-saying-covid-19-surfaces/5235317002/