as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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describe how the covid-19 virus spreads.
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the covid-19 virus is spread through contact with contaminated surfaces or through the air from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. it can also be spread after contact with someone who is contagious for up to 14 days. additionally, close contact with an infected person, such as shaking hands, can cause transmission.
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