Virus Transmission Insights

Scientists are observing that the current virus primarily spreads through close contact, with instances of human-to-human transmission occurring in confined settings. While there are indications that asymptomatic individuals might spread the virus, most respiratory viruses are most contagious during symptomatic phases. The estimated R value for this virus ranges from 1.5 to 3, suggesting it is more contagious than the flu but significantly less so than measles.