Schools should have used the money directed at them to improve ventilation and to install UVC lamps in common areas. Improved ventilation has always been a very good thing reducing classroom CO2 levels improves alertness. The lamps are eyesafe and reduces all airborne pathogens. From appearances the money went to many other things, not the health of children. Is is OK to be mad?
Schools should have used the money directed at them to improve ventilation and to install UVC lamps in common areas. Improved ventilation has always been a very good thing reducing classroom CO2 levels improves alertness. The lamps are eyesafe and reduces all airborne pathogens. From appearances the money went to many other things, not the health of children. Is is OK to be mad?
Yes! Be angry. Some schools did spend some money on things that would actually help, but I'm assuming most schools just figured masking was enough.
My school invested in two air purifiers per classroom, which should be enough since the rooms are a little under 600 square feet. We also have the option of leaving the doors and windows open.
The real answer was improved HVAC air handling with higher fresh air makeup. A goal would be to ensure reduced room CO2 levels and quieter air flow. Central air delivery allows use of internal UV. While the air purifiers are a step, they require periodic maintenance adding to their costs compared to central air systems. But many school systems didn't have the skills needed to award suitable contracts. At least they tried.
Schools should have used the money directed at them to improve ventilation and to install UVC lamps in common areas. Improved ventilation has always been a very good thing reducing classroom CO2 levels improves alertness. The lamps are eyesafe and reduces all airborne pathogens. From appearances the money went to many other things, not the health of children. Is is OK to be mad?
Yes! Be angry. Some schools did spend some money on things that would actually help, but I'm assuming most schools just figured masking was enough.
My school invested in two air purifiers per classroom, which should be enough since the rooms are a little under 600 square feet. We also have the option of leaving the doors and windows open.
The real answer was improved HVAC air handling with higher fresh air makeup. A goal would be to ensure reduced room CO2 levels and quieter air flow. Central air delivery allows use of internal UV. While the air purifiers are a step, they require periodic maintenance adding to their costs compared to central air systems. But many school systems didn't have the skills needed to award suitable contracts. At least they tried.