Study: Air purifiers lower virus infectivity by nearly 100 percent
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 27, 2023
Commercially available air purifiers can reduce the power of airborne viruses to infect others, according to a new report.
Air filters can’t stop viral infection transmission, study finds
By
Kristen Fischer
Nov 17, 2023
Air filtration systems may be the norm in long-term care facilities post-pandemic, but a new study says they can’t stop people from getting viral infections, according to new research.
Pandemic reveals opportunities to improve indoor environment for residents, staff, experts say
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 20, 2022
Indoor air quality is one of the most significant factors in creating a healthy environment in senior living communities and skilled nursing facilities, according to panelists on a McKnight’s Online...
White House pivots to air quality focus for COVID-19 infection control
By
Alicia Lasek
Mar 28, 2022
The White House has embraced a model of COVID-19 transmission that could help shift infection prevention efforts toward indoor air quality and industrial hygiene. A related public webinar is set for Tuesday,...
Best approaches for maintaining indoor air quality
By
Michael Chotiner
Nov 11, 2016
Polluted indoor air is a cocktail with many possible ingredients.
Are hard surface floors really greener?
By
Doug Berjer
Sep 15, 2014
While it cannot be denied that hard surface flooring is likely to last longer than carpeting, there are studies that question if it is actually easier and more cost effective to maintain. Carpeting may...