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COVID-19: Indoor air in hospitals and nursing homes requires more attention

A variety of measures are necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 in hospitals and nursing homes. It is particularly important to...

Hydrogen-powered heavy duty vehicles could contribute significantly to achieving climate goals

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Airflow studies reveal strategies to reduce indoor transmission of COVID-19

Researchers present a range of studies investigating the aerodynamics of infectious disease. Their results suggest strategies for lowering risk based on a rigorous understanding...

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Does air pollution affect mental health later in life?

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SARS-CoV-2 outbreak investigation in meat processing plant suggests aerosol transmission in confined

The importance of maintaining high quality air flow to restrict transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in confined workspaces has been strongly indicated by the investigation of...

Exposure to air pollution increases COVID-19 deaths by 15 percent worldwide, study estimates

Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19, and now a new study has estimated the...

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