Aerosols carrying Covid-19 virus can travel in the air up to 10 metersTop Stories

May 20, 2021 14:18
Aerosols carrying Covid-19 virus can travel in the air up to 10 meters

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The spread of the dangerous coronavirus is huge in the country and close to 3 lakh new cases are reported in India on a regular basis. It is heard that the aerosols and the droplets are the key transmission modes of coronavirus. The Centre today said that the aerosols can be carried in the air up to 10 meters. The office of the Principal Scientific Adviser asked the people of the country to be cautious to prevent the transmission of coronavirus. "Stop the Transmission, Crush the Pandemic - Masks, distance, sanitation and ventilation to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 virus" told the advisory. The well-ventilated spaces will dilute the virus and its spread.

The spread is huge in closed places along with office spaces and others.. The Office of the Principal Scientific Advisor released a statement and advised to introduce more ventilation by introducing the outdoor air. The strategic placement of fans and doors, windows will introduce the outside air which can improve the air quality inside the premises. Gable fan systems and roof ventilators are recommended by the advisory. There should be frequent cleaning and replacement of filters for these. The advisory also asked people to wear double masks and N95 mask is recommended. All these can be achieved through the cooperation of the individuals.

By Siva Kumar

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