A well-ventilated space is not created simply by opening a window. In many places where people gather (such as large open-plan offices or restaurants), there are no windows, or people are understandably reluctant to keep windows open when the weather is cold or rainy.
For the past year, we have been following strict protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19, but we have arguably been missing out on one of the most important ways to curb the disease – properly ventilated spaces. And what does that even mean?
“Current evidence suggests that the virus spreads mainly between people who are in close contact with each other, typically within 1 metre [short-range]… The virus can also spread in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor settings, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. This is because aerosols remain suspended in the air or travel farther than 1 metre [long-range].”
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