[Spktyr]

Here's my question - if the little bugger (pun not intended) is mutating at this rate, are there any projections on when the thing might become an airborne-communicable variant? Or is that thought not possible for the virus?

[March I up]

The virus is rather labile, not near as robust as HBV. Difficult to say how easily transformed into a more virulent agent. My guess is not very likely.

[wyattearp]

...are there any projections on when the thing might become an airborne-communicable variant?

exposure to oxygen kills it.

[theFIRMbss]

>if the little bugger (pun not intended) is mutating at this rate, are there any projections on when the thing might become an airborne-communicable variant?

I'm not a doctor, but I would bet big money that if you avoid exchanging needles and body fluids with folks who resemble this, then you will be safe. Regardless of "mutations," I think you'll be safe.