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A rate below that mark means each infected individual is transmitting the virus to fewer than one person, on average, and indicates the virus’ spread is decreasing.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2022

Until scientists understand how the virus is transmitting, Rimoin adds, “we have to go on what we know already but also be humble—and remember that these viruses are always capable of changing and evolving.”

From Scientific American • May 24, 2022

"The virus is finding people who are unvaccinated and then it is transmitting at such a high level and it is also finding people who are doubly vaccinated but are much more frail," she said.

From BBC • Nov. 15, 2021

And if SARS-CoV-2 is transmitting in aerosols, it is possible that virus particles can build up over time in enclosed spaces or be transmitted over greater distances.

From Nature • Apr. 1, 2020

Her optic nerve is transmitting those signals to her visual cortex.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon