Dec 31 2020 Read 3969 Times Sneezing is one of the fastest ways to spread a virus, with the action launching microdroplets into the air where they can then contaminate people and surfaces. New research from the University of Central Florida (UCF) reveals just how dangerous sneezing can be, with a team of scientists identifying a suite of features that can make an individual a “super-spreader”. Using computer-generated models and working from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the team simulated sneeze actions in a variety of different people. They focused specifically on physiological features and how they can affect how far microdroplets can travel and how long they remain suspended in the air.