Coronavirus Spreads Through Respiratory Droplets Says the U.S. CDC

On September 18, 2020, the U.S. CDC confirmed the new coronavirus is spread through respiratory droplets, or small particles, such as aerosols produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, talks, or breathes. These particles can be inhaled into an unsuspecting person's nose, mouth, airways, and lungs and cause infection. 

The CDC says 'this is thought to be the main way the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads between people.'