They did not recognize airborne transmission of the corona virus, except for aerosol-generating procedures performed in healthcare settings.
However, with several sources of indication coming in about the airborne spread of the disease, the WHO has said that it is now seeing that prospect.
Now Scientist in WHO have started researching about its transmission / spread of corona virus through air as several indications suggests it is airborne.
However, The Indian government itself is guiding at least a 1 metre distance among people to avoid the spread.