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 a virus spreads in three sentences.
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a virus spreads when an infected person or animal comes into contact with a healthy one. these contact points can be physical, such as when shaking hands, or through vectors such as airborne droplets when an infected person sneezes or talks. additionally, viruses can spread through contact with contaminated surfaces, objects, or food.
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