MIT research – Covid19 – risk on flight
New research from scientists at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has produced more insight into the chances of catching COVID-19 on a flight, and how people can still make their way around the world, while minimizing the risks. According to MIT Professor Arnold Barnett, the chances of catching COVID-19 on a domestic US flight with a duration of two hours, are 1 in 4,300, or 1 in 7,700 if the airline blocks middle seats. The margin of error factor of 2.5 for the research. The death-risk level is comparable to those arising from two hours of everyday activities during the pandemic. The purpose of the study was to see…