You might want to watch out for that toilet plume if you are using a public facility.
A new study out of China has found the spray from flushing a toilet could send potentially infectious particles up into the air and over the toilet seat and bathroom floor, leading to the possible transmission of COVID-19.
The study's authors found, aerosol particles can shoot from the toilet bowl at a velocity of up to five metres per second.
And even after the initial flush, particles that escaped the toilet bowl will continue to spread through the air.
So users are advised to put the toilet seat down before they flush.
No lid? The researchers say if that's the case just be vigilant, clean the seat before using it and wash your hands when your're done.