Can we use Portable Air filters to filter the SARS-CoV-2 Virus indoors?
Channel: The Built
Date: 10/05/2021

So, this research clears the doubt about using Portable Air Filters against viruses in homes and workplaces. It suggests the lack of evidence as no study available which can prove that viruses can actually be filtered using these Portable Air Filters. The best way is dilution ventilation which flushes out the virus and virus laden aerosolised droplets from the indoors by diffusion. So, open your window!


Citation: Hammond A, Khalid T, Thornton HV, Woodall CA, Hay AD (2021) Should homes and workplaces purchase portable air filters to reduce the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and other respiratory infections? A systematic review. PLoS ONE 16(4): e0251049. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251049

Link to paper: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0251049

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