Covid breakthrough as 'most effective way' of curbing spread of virus' uncovered

As of Thursday, more than 254,000 million people have tested positive for Covid, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

The pandemic, which began late in 2019 in China, has claimed more than 5.1 million deaths, making it the deadliest disease outbreak of the 21st century.

Throughout this time, health officials across the board have recommended wearing face masks and coverings in public spaces, as well as more frequent and more thorough hand washing.

The coronavirus is spread on tiny respiratory droplets that are released when people talk, sneeze, cough or even breathe.

source: express.co.uk