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News Articles: indoor air quality

Mark Marston slides a higher-quality air filter back into an upgraded HVAC system in Portland, Maine. The new system can bring in about 30% more outside air.

Better ventilation would create a healthier workplace — but companies have to invest

The research is clear that air exchange and filtration curb the spread of COVID and other diseases, but upgrading systems is expensive, and there is little federal authority over indoor air quality.

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  • Liz Szabo
Mark Marston slides a MERV 13 air filter into the HVAC system outside Basics Fitness Center in Portland, Maine, on July 21. The gym bought these filters and made other changes to its ventilation, including bringing in more outside air, to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus.

As We Return To Work And School During The Pandemic, Can The Air Inside Be Kept Safe?

Changes to ventilation — everything from opening windows to making pricey upgrades to HVAC systems — can help reduce the risk of the coronavirus being spread inside a building.

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By:
  • Camila Domonoske