Scientific Reports used computer simulations and models to show how ventilation can make a huge difference in curbing aerosol transmission of a virus. “Our model suggests that recommendation-abiding ventilation could be as effective in mitigating outbreaks as vaccinating approximately half of the population," the paper explains.
While this study was focused on influenza, the same logic would apply to the novel coronavirus.As humidity, temperature control and filtration come into focus, AC manufacturers are beginning to take the cue.
Earlier this week, electronics company Samsung unveiled a new range of “wind-free" ACs that come with a PM 1.0 filter, which uses an electrostatic charge to sterilize the air and capture ultra-fine particles.