<s>[INST] Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air? [/INST] Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets rather than through the air. See previous answer on “How does COVID-19 spread?” Aerosols may be generated during certain medical procedures and other activities, such as singing, but are not considered the predominant route of spread for this infection. Source: UN. Link: https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/covid-19-faqs. Field: Infectious Disease. Disease: COVID </s>