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It's not technically airborne, but kind of is. It travels in droplets of water so it's primarily a surface contact virus. But if the droplets stay in the air for some time then it's kind of airborne.Can't claim to be an expert on this, but have tried to keep abreast of it all considering how much is going on in Italy and now Slovenia where I live.
The issue with this virus is that it's been passed from one person to the other without showing symptoms. That means it's incredibly difficult to isolate and quarantine infected populations, which is why Italy and now Slovenia have compeletly shut down. In fact, when you catch this virus it's the most infectious time.
Adding to this it's not only surface transfer but airborne too. Not to the same degree as chickenpox for example, but it's in the air which makes it even harder to control. We're all looking at not touching objects, but are still breathing it in apparently.
I'm honestly really concerned for Aus because it doesn't seem like anyone is truly taking it seriously.