To explore how the COVID-19 pandemic has transformed views on airborne disease and its implications for public health.
Analyzed existing literature on airborne diseases and public health responses
Identified key changes in public health policies since the pandemic
Evaluated gaps in current understanding of airborne disease transmission
Established views on airborne diseases have significantly shifted
Current public health strategies lag behind new understandings of airborne transmission
Highlighted the urgent need for updated guidelines and research in airborne disease management
Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic shattered established views of airborne disease. Although it represents a paradigm shift in public health, the field has yet to catch up.