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Airborne transmission is happening. We’ve known it for a long time. #HealthyBuilding control strategies can help.
Thread shows attempts to raise alarm since Dec. (and just ones w/ me. Others have been sounding alarm: @corsiaq @linseymarr @ProfCharlesHaas @Don_Milton + many)
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Thread shows attempts to raise alarm since Dec. (and just ones w/ me. Others have been sounding alarm: @corsiaq @linseymarr @ProfCharlesHaas @Don_Milton + many)
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Dec 2
Editorial ( @JExpSciEnvEpi w/ @WaringIAQ )
“The need for [Healthy Buildings] research remains in light of the potential for new and old pandemics, and for continued exploration of how building systems may play a role in mitigating transmission.” https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-019-0195-5">https://www.nature.com/articles/...
Editorial ( @JExpSciEnvEpi w/ @WaringIAQ )
“The need for [Healthy Buildings] research remains in light of the potential for new and old pandemics, and for continued exploration of how building systems may play a role in mitigating transmission.” https://www.nature.com/articles/s41370-019-0195-5">https://www.nature.com/articles/...
Feb 10
How healthy buildings can help us fight coronavirus ( @FT)
"More broadly, emerging coronaviruses can also be spread through small particles in the air (known as
droplet nuclei)
Higher outdoor air vent rates, better filtration...reduce risk" https://www.ft.com/content/5083fd42-4812-11ea-aee2-9ddbdc86190d">https://www.ft.com/content/5...
How healthy buildings can help us fight coronavirus ( @FT)
"More broadly, emerging coronaviruses can also be spread through small particles in the air (known as
droplet nuclei)
Higher outdoor air vent rates, better filtration...reduce risk" https://www.ft.com/content/5083fd42-4812-11ea-aee2-9ddbdc86190d">https://www.ft.com/content/5...
Mar 4
Your building can make you sick or keep you well ( @nytimes)
"But when people cough or sneeze, they expel not only large droplets but also smaller airborne particles called droplet nuclei, which can stay aloft and be transported around buildings." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/opinion/coronavirus-buildings.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/0...
Your building can make you sick or keep you well ( @nytimes)
"But when people cough or sneeze, they expel not only large droplets but also smaller airborne particles called droplet nuclei, which can stay aloft and be transported around buildings." https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/opinion/coronavirus-buildings.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/0...
(NYT continued)
"Prev investigations of two recent coronaviruses showed that airborne transmission was occurring...supported by evidence that site of infection was the lower respiratory tract, which could only be caused by smaller particles that can be deeply inhaled."
"Prev investigations of two recent coronaviruses showed that airborne transmission was occurring...supported by evidence that site of infection was the lower respiratory tract, which could only be caused by smaller particles that can be deeply inhaled."
(NYT continued)
"Here’s what we should be doing. First, bringing in more outdoor air in buildings with heating and ventilation systems (or opening windows in buildings that don’t) helps dilute airborne contaminants, making infection less likely."
"Here’s what we should be doing. First, bringing in more outdoor air in buildings with heating and ventilation systems (or opening windows in buildings that don’t) helps dilute airborne contaminants, making infection less likely."
(NYT continued)
"Buildings typically recirculate some air. If air absolutely has to be recirculated, you can minimize cross-contamination by enhancing the level of filtration."
"Buildings typically recirculate some air. If air absolutely has to be recirculated, you can minimize cross-contamination by enhancing the level of filtration."
Mar 16
Coronavirus reality check: 7 myths about social distancing, busted ( @USATODAY ; w/ @mlipsitch)
"Myth: Coronavirus is spread only from coughing and sneezing.
Reality: ...there are actually three modes of transmission..."
(continued) https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/03/16/coronavirus-social-distancing-myths-realities-column/5053696002/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/opi...
Coronavirus reality check: 7 myths about social distancing, busted ( @USATODAY ; w/ @mlipsitch)
"Myth: Coronavirus is spread only from coughing and sneezing.
Reality: ...there are actually three modes of transmission..."
(continued) https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/03/16/coronavirus-social-distancing-myths-realities-column/5053696002/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/opi...
"...large droplets, contact with contaminated surfaces, and breathing in airborne virus. When you cough or sneeze and generate large droplets...some fraction stays airborne as a smaller aerosol that can stay aloft."
Mar 2
6 things to know if you& #39;re living with someone who has coronavirus ( @USATODAY w/ @mlipsitch)
" #2. Open your windows
When you cough or sneeze (or just breathe normally) you generate particles that can stay airborne for a few hours..." https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/03/24/coronavirus-testing-shortage-take-precautions-just-in-case-column/2899989001/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/opi...
6 things to know if you& #39;re living with someone who has coronavirus ( @USATODAY w/ @mlipsitch)
" #2. Open your windows
When you cough or sneeze (or just breathe normally) you generate particles that can stay airborne for a few hours..." https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/2020/03/24/coronavirus-testing-shortage-take-precautions-just-in-case-column/2899989001/">https://www.usatoday.com/story/opi...
(continued)
"Scientific studies show that higher ventilation rates (i.e., more fresh air) can be effective at reducing risk of airborne viruses. It’s intuitive: Bringing in more air dilutes what’s indoors."
"Scientific studies show that higher ventilation rates (i.e., more fresh air) can be effective at reducing risk of airborne viruses. It’s intuitive: Bringing in more air dilutes what’s indoors."
Apr 13
Keep parks open. The benefits of fresh air outweigh the risks of infection. ( @PostOpinions w/ @mlipsitch and @ArnArbDirector)
"If you’re a runner, be mindful that you eject more aerosols while exercising due to heavy breathing and exertion" https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/13/keep-parks-open-benefits-fresh-air-outweigh-risks-infection/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2...
Keep parks open. The benefits of fresh air outweigh the risks of infection. ( @PostOpinions w/ @mlipsitch and @ArnArbDirector)
"If you’re a runner, be mindful that you eject more aerosols while exercising due to heavy breathing and exertion" https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2020/04/13/keep-parks-open-benefits-fresh-air-outweigh-risks-infection/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2...
Apr 16
Without training, N95 masks may not protect workers on the Covid-19 frontlines ( @statnews w/ D. Christiani)
"When used properly, these masks filter out at least 95% of airborne particles.
(continued) https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/16/n95-masks-training-needed-protect-against-covid-19/">https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/1...
Without training, N95 masks may not protect workers on the Covid-19 frontlines ( @statnews w/ D. Christiani)
"When used properly, these masks filter out at least 95% of airborne particles.
(continued) https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/16/n95-masks-training-needed-protect-against-covid-19/">https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/1...
"....compounded by a lack of capacity to treat all Covid-19 patients what are known as airborne infection isolation rooms. These are single patient rooms designed to contain airborne pathogens using ventilation control techniques."
Apr 21
Healthy Buildings book ( @Harvard_Press, w/ @cleantechcities)
“..steady stream of research demonstrated that enhanced ventilation shown to reduce sick building syndrome, cut absenteeism, and even reduce infectious disease transmission.” https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674237971">https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.p...
Healthy Buildings book ( @Harvard_Press, w/ @cleantechcities)
“..steady stream of research demonstrated that enhanced ventilation shown to reduce sick building syndrome, cut absenteeism, and even reduce infectious disease transmission.” https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674237971">https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.p...
Apr 29
What makes an office building ‘healthy’ ( @HarvardBiz w/ @cleantechcities)
“Most importantly, at the building level, focus on improving these 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building: #1 Ventilation..." https://hbr.org/2020/04/what-makes-an-office-building-healthy?ab=hero-main-text">https://hbr.org/2020/04/w...
What makes an office building ‘healthy’ ( @HarvardBiz w/ @cleantechcities)
“Most importantly, at the building level, focus on improving these 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building: #1 Ventilation..." https://hbr.org/2020/04/what-makes-an-office-building-healthy?ab=hero-main-text">https://hbr.org/2020/04/w...
May 18
Airplanes don’t make you sick. Really. ( @PostOpinions)
“There’s a reason the risks are low. The required systems do a really good job of controlling airborne bacteria and viruses…accounts for airborne transmission of covid-19.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/18/airplanes-dont-make-you-sick-really/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...
Airplanes don’t make you sick. Really. ( @PostOpinions)
“There’s a reason the risks are low. The required systems do a really good job of controlling airborne bacteria and viruses…accounts for airborne transmission of covid-19.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/05/18/airplanes-dont-make-you-sick-really/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/...
Airborne transmission is happening.
We can control this through #HealthyBuilding strategies.
I will not stop saying this.
This is the hill I will die on.
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(for today...)
We can control this through #HealthyBuilding strategies.
I will not stop saying this.
This is the hill I will die on.
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(for today...)
