Study in primary schools and nursing homes on effectiveness of ventilation and air cleaning to reduce spread of SARS-CoV-2

CLAIRE collaboration investigates what ventilation systems and air purifiers should comply with to prevent corona infections. Ventilation and air purification can help reduce the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus through the air in buildings. But what should these ventilation systems and air purifiers comply with to minimise spread? A collaboration of 20 partners will test the effectiveness of different systems. Utrecht University is coordinating the collaboration in which sixteen companies and other partners are participating in addition to three other knowledge institutes (TU Eindhoven, TNO and Leiden University). Professor Lidwien Smit coordinates the partnership on behalf of Utrecht University. Despite the fact that the corona pandemic seems to be declining at the moment, Smit sees the relevance of the research for society. 'More knowledge on effective air purification is not only of great importance for the spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses, but also for preparing for future pandemics and for improving indoor climate in general.' More knowledge on air purification is vital in preparing for possible future pandemics Primary schools and nursing homes.