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University of East Anglia: Air cleaners don't stop you getting sick, research shows [View all]
Air cleaners don’t stop you getting sick, research showsBy: Communications
Friday 17 November 2023
Air filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
A new study published today reveals that technologies designed to make social interactions safer in indoor spaces are not effective in the real world.
The team studied technologies including air filtration, germicidal lights and ionisers.
They looked at all the available evidence but found little to support hopes that these technologies can make air safe from respiratory or gastrointestinal infections.
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Friday 17 November 2023
Air filtration systems do not reduce the risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
A new study published today reveals that technologies designed to make social interactions safer in indoor spaces are not effective in the real world.
The team studied technologies including air filtration, germicidal lights and ionisers.
They looked at all the available evidence but found little to support hopes that these technologies can make air safe from respiratory or gastrointestinal infections.
…
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