Post by Nadica (She/Her) on Jul 2, 2024 20:54:13 GMT
AVOIDING COVID-19: AEROSOL GUIDELINES - Published June 8 , 2020
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need to understand respiratory virus
transmission mechanisms. In preparation for an anticipated influenza pandemic, a substantial body of
literature has developed over the last few decades showing that the short-range aerosol route is an
important, though often neglected transmission path. We develop a simple mathematical model for
COVID-19 transmission via aerosols, apply it to known outbreaks, and present quantitative guidelines
for ventilation and occupancy in the workplace.
Keywords SARS-CoV-2 · COVID-19 · coronavirus · aerosol · airborne
A bit technical, but useful in understanding aerosol risks and mitigations.
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the need to understand respiratory virus
transmission mechanisms. In preparation for an anticipated influenza pandemic, a substantial body of
literature has developed over the last few decades showing that the short-range aerosol route is an
important, though often neglected transmission path. We develop a simple mathematical model for
COVID-19 transmission via aerosols, apply it to known outbreaks, and present quantitative guidelines
for ventilation and occupancy in the workplace.
Keywords SARS-CoV-2 · COVID-19 · coronavirus · aerosol · airborne
A bit technical, but useful in understanding aerosol risks and mitigations.