Circumventing Covid-19 with better ventilation and air quality

Circumventing Covid-19 with better ventilation and air quality - STAT By making indoor environments more similar to the outdoors, better air quality and ventilation can help prevent the spread of Covid-19. Patrick Skerrett STAT

Workplace air quality and ventilation standards are long overdue for an update. As the country shapes a new normal in the wake of the pandemic, improving occupational safety and health should be a priority, especially in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. . . 

Given that infectious agents such as viruses and bacteria are tiny particles and can remain suspended in the air for long times, increased ventilation coupled with filtration systems that trap pathogens and other particles has the potential to reduce airborne transmission of infectious diseases. . . It is in the best interests of both public health and business to implement stronger indoor air quality regulations for workplaces as the U.S. recovers from the effects of the pandemic, even at the cost of higher energy use. When people can breathe better, they perform better. Good ventilation is associated with improved cognitive function, increased productivity, and fewer missed days of work.