Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research..
..The findings confirm that COVID-19 is spread simply through breathing, even without coughing, he said. They also challenge the idea that contact with contaminated surfaces is a primary means of spread, Osterholm said.
"Don't forget about hand washing, but at the same time we've got to get people to understand that if you don't want to get infected, you can't be in crowds," he said. "Social distancing is the most effective tool we have right now."
Just know what I read as I'm no expert. Perhaps others have stated that contamination through touch is fact? Maybe both...?