There have been fake reports that indicated coronavirus is airborne. Those reports are fake news. Coronavirus cannot survive for 8 hours in the air.
The message below was edited from the CNBC post. It is not the original CNBC post
Government Communications and Information Systems of the Government of South Africa have advised its citizens that Coronavirus is not airborne.
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on floors or surfaces.
You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within 1 metre of a person who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands.
To protect yourself, keep at least 1 metre distance from others and disinfect surfaces that are touched frequently. Regularly clean your hands thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.