Good Ventilation Protects You From Covid-19 Infection, Says WHO

Ventilation is letting the outdoor air displace and dilute the indoor pollutants while bringing in some fresh air. It is important to have good ventilation in your space to avoid the spread of the virus. Closed spaces with no windows increase the containment of the space. The virus spreads faster in poorly ventilated spaces because the infected aerosols or particles are freely suspended and passed between people. If we don’t let the infected air out, the virus particles will keep on circulating in the same air we breathe.

These Are Some Of The Measures You Can Take For Good Ventilation:

• For good ventilation, open a window in the room. And for better ventilation, we can open the door and opposite window to promote cross circulation.
• If it’s too hot/cold to open windows, opening windows for a few minutes every now and then can bring in more fresh air.
• We can keep a pedestal fan in front of the window to improve circulation.
• Running a fan in closed spaces can increase the spread of viruses, open windows when using a fan.
• When using an air conditioner it is advised to open the window after every hour for proper ventilation, because ACs recirculate the air.
• If in a space with a central air conditioner, make sure the settings are such that most of the outside air is pulled in to let go of the indoor infected air. The system must always be kept clean and inspected.
• Air purifiers or filters can just help reduce the transmission and not fully ventilate the space. So, make sure to open windows.
• While travelling in a car, always opt for the setting that brings in the fresh air, not the settings which circulate the air as they can spread the virus.
• Whenever in a closed space with no window, you must maintain social distancing, wear your mask, leave as soon as your work is done and clean your hands often.

The omicron variant of Covid-19 is a fast-spreading infection. It is necessary to follow all the precautions and guidelines. Proper ventilation is important to reduce the spread of infected air droplets. Take good care of your surrounding, always keep the air circulating in and out to increase the fresh air.

Wear a mask, sneeze in a bent elbow, practice social distancing in public places and even at closed spaces, work from home until something necessary arises and take the vaccination to keep the spread of the virus in control.

Footnote:
Good ventilation not only brings freshness to the air but also prevents any infections and diseases. It will be less suffocating and freer for the mind and body to breathe.