Risk of infection on the plane "practically nonexistent"

Flight attendants also have to wear masks on board commercial aircraft (Photo: Emirates Airline).
Flight attendants also have to wear masks on board commercial aircraft (Photo: Emirates Airline).

Risk of infection on the plane "practically nonexistent"

Flight attendants also have to wear masks on board commercial aircraft (Photo: Emirates Airline).
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People's travel activity is sometimes limited. The fear of infection is still too great. The US Department of Defense, in cooperation with United Airlines, has investigated the risk of infection on board. And came to a clear decision.

Anyone who adheres to the given hygiene regulations does not need to worry about anything. Because the likelihood of infection on board would be "practically zero", according to the newspaper GTP reported. The ingenious air filter systems of an aircraft are crucial for this. These would exchange all of the air in the cabin within 6 minutes. This means that you are better protected in an aircraft than in your own four walls. IATA also welcomes the publication of these results. The umbrella association of airlines goes one step further: "It is more likely to be struck by lightning than to contract the corona virus on board". Director General Alexandre de Juniac hopes this report will get worried people to get on a plane.

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