With more than 1.3 million deaths from the novel coronavirus so far, many are hesitant to fly.<br />However, when it comes to infectious diseases, airplanes have an excellent safety record.<br />The air people breathe while flying is some of the most filtered air in travel, says CNN.<br />All major commercial jets have ventilation systems with high-quality HEPA filters.<br />The filters remove 99.97% of dust, pollen, mold, bacteria, and airborne particles smaller than COVID-19.<br />The risk comes with sitting in the airport, waiting in lines, and standing near strangers.
