Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Why are COVID-19’s new variants spreading rapidly? The new variants are spreading rapidly because of direct or indirect contact with the affected by not following social distancing norms and all other safety protocols. COVID-19 spreads through droplets or aerosols that remain active in the air for seven minutes. So, anyone coming in contact with the droplets can be exposed to COVID-19. How do I know I’m at risk? COVID can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, so if an infected person coughs or touches you, you are at high risk. Also, being in direct contact with an infected person is a risk factor. There are higher chances of risk if the exposure time is more than 15 min. Why do only some people get infected with COVID-19? The confounding aspects of COVID-19 are, it strikes people differently, where one can be seriously ill, while the other can be perfectly fine. The reason is that interferons help your body to fight such