Offices and the workplace can be breeding grounds for viruses such as COVID-19. In this article, we’ll present data that shows how improving office ventilation and airflow may lower the spread of viruses like the coronavirus in the workplace. Evidence of how Office Ventilation Affects Disease and Virus Transmission There’s little evidence directly linking good […]
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The latest info and practical tips on protecting yourself from the Covid19 coronavirus. Information and open-data covering: N95 masks, surgical masks, DIY and homemade masks, air purifiers and disinfecting and washing masks.
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The Three Coolest, Most Breathable Surgical Masks for the Summer
Recently, the Coronavirus has begun to sweep Beijing again. Among so many surgical masks, how should we choose which brand surgical mask to wear, not only against with virus but also away from sweating. Our Smart Air tested 10 surgical masks that were purchased from different pharmacies and come up a summary with analysis. I […]
The Riskiest Environment for COVID-19 is Right in Front of You
Cases analysis data from China suggests that by far the riskiest environment for COVID-19 is where most people are right now. We probed the data on where the riskiest places are to catch COVID-19 and where should we be taking the most caution. People have jumped on practical solutions like washing hands and […]
Are Polypropylene Bags Effective as DIY Face Masks for COVID-19?
In the rush to make homemade masks, many people are wondering whether non-woven polypropylene bags are effective at filtering viruses. These bags are incredibly popular in places like Asia and Africa, where they are a common alternative to flimsy plastic shopping bags. Why Non-Woven Polypropylene Bags Make Great Homemade Masks These shopping bags […]
How Dental Clinics Can Protect Against COVID-19
Dental clinics may be high-risk places for COVID-19 infection. During a dental operation or surgery, patients must remove their mask, and airborne particles and aerosols post a risk of contamination and infection. This article covers masks and air purifiers as possible means of reducing virus transmission for dentists and dental clinic workers. The […]
Half of Chinese N95 Masks Fail Quality Checks
Tests of masks marketed as N95 from 21 manufacturers show that half of Chinese N95 masks fail quality tests–with some masks filtering no better than a cotton cloth. These tests come at a time that many countries around the world are scrambling for masks and other PPE. Factories Spring Up to Meet Mask Demand […]
How to Find Reliable N95 Mask Suppliers
After testing 31 masks from 19 suppliers in China, we discovered that almost half of the masks were not meeting the N95 standards for filtering particles. What’s more, out of the 17 masks that did meet the N95 standard, most of these broke when we tried some simple structural tests. Many people are currently looking […]
Does Wearing Surgical Masks With the Wrong Side Out Affect Their Ability to Capture Viruses?
Amid the rush for masks with the coronavirus, we’ve found that some people are wearing masks the wrong way round! But does wearing surgical masks the wrong way round affect their ability to capture viruses? Some online sources claim it doesn’t matter, like this one. Surgical masks are made up of 3 layers, and […]
Which Way Round Should a Surgical Face Mask Go?
Surgical masks are designed to be worn in one direction only. However, it can be difficult to know which way round a medical face mask should go. Should the blue side face out, or in? Some surgical masks are white all over, which way round should these white face masks go? In this post, we’ll […]
Sanitizing Masks With Alcohol Degrades Performance
With mask shortages during the coronavirus outbreak, some doctors are sanitizing masks with alcohol so they can re-use them. But this raises questions about whether alcohol actually works and whether it degrades the masks. Does Alcohol Kill Viruses? The research on alcohol is clear. Alcohol kills viruses. Technically, viruses aren’t alive, so scientists focus on […]
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