There was a thread earlier today saying the virus is airborne.,
Many common infections can spread by airborne transmission at least in some cases, including: Anthrax (inhalational), Chickenpox, Influenza, Measles, Smallpox, Cryptococcosis and Tuberculosis. ... This is caused by the inhalation of these pathogens that affect a person's respiratory system or even the rest of the body.
So, there's not much new about this virus's ability to spread.