We fully agree that the interpretation of electron microscopy findings can be challenging, even for experts. Differences between viral pathogens and normal subcellular organelles may be subtle, and some cellular components can masquerade as viruses. The size and shape of the particle shown in our paper fit with other descriptions of SARS-CoV-2, but there may be a bias in interpretation.
SARS-CoV-2 Has Not Been Detected Directly by Electron Microscopy in the Endothelium of Chilblain Lesions: reply from authors