<span style="color: #222222;">The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that airborne transmission of novel CoronaVirus is not supported by clear evidence.<br />''<br />''According to the reports, the statement made by Dr. Benedetta Allegranzi, technical lead of infection prevention and control in the WHO has come after 239 scientists in 32 countries outlined a research regarding spread of COVID-19 through airborne droplet particles.<br />''<br />''The researchers called for a relook at the health agency's recommendations regarding spread of the COVID infection.  <br />''<br />''However, WHO has not found the evidence for the virus being airborne as convincing.<br />''<br />''Director General, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Shekhar Mande has urged everyone not to let down their guards.<br />''<br />''He said, even airborne infections cannot last long in the air.<br />''<br />''Speaking to AIR News over the development, Mr. Mande said, by wearing a mask and maintaining physical distancing one can significantly reduce the chances of contraction of COVID infection.</span><br />