Researchers also discovered that if the ventilation system changed, the risk would be further reduced.
For instance, if the airflow into the cabin came from near the floor than above, the risk could be slashed by half or more.
However, it should be noted that the Purdue study assumed the virus that caused SARS could stay airborne for long periods.
This is different from what typically occurs with the novel coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
