🤧🚫 Researchers at the University of #Maryland locked #flu-positive students in a room with healthy volunteers, expecting a total spread.
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Researchers at the University of #Maryland locked #flu-positive students in a room with healthy volunteers, expecting a total spread. Instead, zero people caught the #virus.The data suggests that simple air movement from a heater and dehumidifier diluted the virus clouds so effectively that even close contact wasn't enough to pass it on.
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Researchers at the University of #Maryland locked #flu-positive students in a room with healthy volunteers, expecting a total spread. Instead, zero people caught the #virus.
The data suggests that simple air movement from a heater and dehumidifier diluted the virus clouds so effectively that even close contact wasn't enough to pass it on.
#health #science #biology #research #stem #education #medicine
An important study about flu transmission, and your report is well-written and informative (kudos to theconversation.com, also, and the experimenters). Kinda similar findings to old US Army experiment, which failed to spread another virus (common cold?).
So we're not so sure exactly what's important. Smart folks should wear masks AND wash hands often. Also, disinfect surfaces, and keep good air flow.
Thanks for info!
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Researchers at the University of #Maryland locked #flu-positive students in a room with healthy volunteers, expecting a total spread. Instead, zero people caught the #virus.
The data suggests that simple air movement from a heater and dehumidifier diluted the virus clouds so effectively that even close contact wasn't enough to pass it on.
#health #science #biology #research #stem #education #medicine
They were smart to control humidity, 20-45%. Might be informative, though, to test 10% or 15% in contrast to 20-45%. Dry air
️ dry airway membranes and eyes ️ easy entry for viruses ?
