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1. The first few sentences of the second paragraph should state "The virus is typically spread during close contact and via respiratory droplets produced when people cough or sneeze.[1][2] Respiratory droplets may be produced during breathing but the virus is not considered airborne.[1] It may also spread when one touches a contaminated surface and then their face.[1][2] It is most contagious when people are symptomatic, although spread may be possible before symptoms appear.[2]" Link 1

2. The article should not use {{current}} at the top. Link 1 (informal)

3. File:20200403 Flatten the curve animated GIF.gif should be used to illustrate flattening the curve. Link 1 (prevailing)
  1. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference WHO2020QA was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ a b c "Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Transmission". Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 17 March 2020. Retrieved 23 March 2020.