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Honorable Plebeian
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This is fascinating stuff.

The TL;DR is that pH massively affects the longevity of viruses in the air and the CO2 we breathe out makes the air more cozy for viruses.

Therefore, poor ventilation is bad both for keeping viruses in the air and significantly extending their lifespan in that air!
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A UK research team has discovered that the more CO2 air contains, the longer viruses can stay alive in that air. This is a tranmission double-whammy: poorly ventilated spaces with lots of people in them increases potential viral load and longevity. [statnews.com]
A new discovery about carbon dioxide is challenging decades-old ventilation doctrine
CO2 is a good proxy for how much exhaled — and potentially infectious — air is in a room. New research suggests the more CO2 there is, the more virus-friendly the air becomes.
www.statnews.com
June 7, 2024 at 12:12 AM