Aerosols float in the air (IMAGE) Otto-von-Guericke-Universität Magdeburg Caption When a liquid film is ruptured under a microscope it is clear that many small droplets are ejected. These aerosols float in the air for a long time and play an important role in the infection with SARS-CoV2. Credit Dr. Patricia Pfeiffer, Dr. Fabian Reuter/ Uni Magdeburg Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.