Question: Can COVID 19 spread by being in close contact with someone else?

Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: How COVID-19 Spreads
section_headers: Person-to-person spread
section_content: The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
COVID-19 may be spread by people who are not showing symptoms.


Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Specifically says that being in close contact with others is a serious risk factor for COVID-19.
This answers the question directly. This answers provides explanation how virus spread between people, from person-to-person by being in close contact with one another and through respiratory droplets.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions: Funeral and Burial Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives
section_headers: Coronavirus Disease 2019 Basics
What is COVID-19?
section_content: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease, and we are still
learning about how it spreads and the severity of illness it causes. The
virus that causes COVID-19 is believed to spread person-to-person between
people who are in close contact (being within about 6 feet) with one another.
Some people without symptoms may be able to spread the virus.
The virus likely spreads primarily through saliva or mucus droplets produced
when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. This is somewhat like how
the flu (influenza) and other infections such as the common cold spread.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or
possibly be breathed in. Droplets can remain on surfaces such as countertops
and doorknobs for hours to days.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Specifically says that COVID-19 mainly spreads when you're in close contact with others.
This information answers the question directly. This information provides explanation how Covid-19 virus spreads person-to-person who are in close contact and through saliva or mucus droplets.

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Answer passage (source: CDC):
page_title: Frequently Asked Questions
section_headers: How COVID-19 Spreads
Can someone who has been quarantined for COVID-19 spread the illness to others?
section_content: Quarantine means separating a person or group of people who have been exposed
to a contagious disease but have not developed illness (symptoms) from others
who have not been exposed, in order to prevent the possible spread of that
disease. Quarantine is usually established for the incubation period of the
communicable disease, which is the span of time during which people have
developed illness after exposure. For COVID-19, the period of quarantine is 14
days from the last date of exposure because the incubation period for this
virus is 2 to 14 days. Someone who has been released from COVID-19 quarantine
is not considered a risk for spreading the virus to others because they have
not developed illness during the incubation period.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Talks about using quarantine to prevent the spread of COVID-19, implying that close contact is a risk factor.
This answer is irrelevant to the question. The answer provides information on the definition of quarantine and how long should people be quarantined when exposed or infected by a disease. It does not provide any answer or explanation of whether or not Covid19 can spread by being close contact with someone else.

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