The Green Flag Association says it is now widely accepted that inhaled aerosols pose a far bigger risk than touching surfaces contaminated with Covid-19. It has urged government and business to emphasise clean air rather than clean hands to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission, saying public messaging needs to urgently shift gear before the…
With scientists predicting that a fourth wave of Covid-19 infections will hit South Africa towards the end of this year, GreenFlag Association exposure scientists and medical specialists say that the number of infections can be limited by combining an intensified vaccination roll-out programme with a diligent focus on clean air and ventilation of indoor spaces. Read the…
Some churches in South Africa are going “underground” in response to the Covid-19 restrictions placed on them – and in doing so, risking the lives of the congregations, they aim to serve, writes Norman Khoza, the chairman of GreenFlag Association. Churches feel targeted by the restriction on their numbers, as there is no scientific basis to…
As more staff return to regular working hours at offices, businesses have an obligation to make sure their premises are safe. Good ventilation with fresh, not recirculated air, is critical. The risk of more extreme waves of Covid infections is raised as businesses, schools and universities consider bringing staff and students back into offices and…