# Asymptomatic spread of coronavirus is 'very rare,' WHO says

<https://www.cnbc.com/2020/06/08/asymptomatic-coronavirus-patients-arent-spreading-new-infections-who-says.html>

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## What Jamie wrote

This seems like good news. It also doubles down on the importance of wearing masks to prevent the spread, and to avoid anyone that is coughing.

> The virus is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when someone coughs or sneezes or if they touch a contaminated surface, scientists say. 

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