New study says masks & ventilation are better measures to stop Covid spread than social distancing
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In the research, published in the journal Physics of Fluids, the researchers created a computer model of a classroom with students and a teacher.
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WASHINGTON: Masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of Covid-19 inside a room, a modelling study suggests.
In the research, published in the journal Physics of Fluids, the researchers created a computer model of a classroom with students and a teacher.
They then modelled airflow and disease transmission, and calculated airborne-driven transmission risk.
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IMAGE: For the study, the researchers created a computer model of a classroom with students and a teacher, then modeled airflow and disease transmission, and calculated airborne-driven transmission risk. view more
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ORLANDO, April 5, 2021 - A new study from the University of Central Florida suggests that masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 in classrooms.
The research, published recently in the journal
Physics of Fluids, comes at a critical time when schools and universities are considering returning to more in-person classes in the fall.
Masks, good ventilation are more important than social distancing for reducing COVID spread
A new study from the University of Central Florida suggests that masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 in classrooms.
The research, published recently in the journal
Physics of Fluids, comes at a critical time when schools and universities are considering returning to more in-person classes in the fall.
The research is important as it provides guidance on how we are understanding safety in indoor environments.
Michael Kinzel, Assistant Professor, UCF s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Study Co-Author
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