With the risk of airborne transmission of the SARS-CoV-2 virus established, homeowners and business owners seek to limit the spread of COVID indoors. This requires a combination of methods and guidelines including increased HVAC maintenance and social distancing. A recent air cleaner study recommends an additional tool
Read more →Omicron is spreading lightning fast. In the U.S., the percentage of cases caused by this new coronavirus variant jumped seven times in just a week, from 0.4% of the total cases sequenced to 2.9%, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates. And it’s already causing
Read more →Searing heat in Minnesota is forcing school districts — already concerned about indoor air quality amid the pandemic — to consider further mechanical upgrades to buildings without air conditioning. The temperature topped 100 degrees in at least one Minneapolis classroom in June before the district shifted
Read more →As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its hold on world health, the emergence of fungal infections has the scientific and medical communities concerned. Pulmonary Aspergillosis is chief among them. At Pure Air Control Services, we cautioned building managers about the dangers of this infection long before the SARS-CoV-2
Read more → If you've already installed UV-C, consider these three strategies proven to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. While UV-C technology carefully specified and installed in institutional and commercial facilities can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, maintenance and engineering managers also can deploy other measures to fightRead more →
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work. Currently, many offices either remain empty or are operating at a fraction of their intended occupancy. Remote work, once thought of as a drag on productivity, has proven so
Read more →During this pandemic, the simple act of walking into a building can feel like entering a biohazard area. With a virus that’s primarily transmitted through the air, being inside almost any space is a risk. But not all spaces are equally risky. A new verification system
Read more →As many schools begin receiving students and staff full-time, they face another challenge. Facility condition is a top priority after its year-long vacancy. Admins focus on this since the health of occupants is crucial. The inspection of schools is exposing a significant hurdle on the path to
Read more →Calling it a breeding ground for COVID-19, staff and students have launched a petition to demand the city close the Martin Luther King High School building in Midtown — site of the infamous toilet-paper test. Ventilation in the building — where no classrooms have windows — is
Read more →Joining school districts across the country, the Rocky River City Schools (Ohio) addressed many health and safety measures when opening classrooms, instructional spaces, locker rooms, etc. for the 2020-21 school year. Along with posting healthcare signs, installing hand sanitizer dispensers in classrooms, securing safe cleaning products, adding
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