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A century ago, a well-ventilated building was considered good medicine. But by the time Covid-19 arrived, our buildings could barely breathe. How did that happen? And how do we let the fresh air back in? 
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Two-plus years into the Covid-19 pandemic, you probably know the basics of protection: vaccines, boosters, proper handwashing and masks. But one of the most powerful tools against the coronavirus is one that experts believe is just starting to get the attention it deserves: ventilation.
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The evidence shows the main way COVID-19 spreads is through the air. I propose 3 steps Australia needs to take to protect people from infection risk and other indoor air hazards.
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Investigations at Melbourne hospitals have found it is common for the air in rooms of sick patients to be funnelled into busy corridors, as questions are now raised about the safety of hotel quarantine.
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Most aged care homes are designed to be naturally ventilated. But when windows are closed to keep out the cold, poor ventilation appears to be common – and that's a problem for infection control.
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Taranaki twins are doing research into how the level of ventilation can reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases.
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An expert in air quality is warning Australia's reticence to improve ventilation and acknowledge airborne spread of COVID-19 is leading to lockdowns that could have been avoided.
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The first way to fight a new virus would once have been opening the windows.
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Open windows and doors, use fans, and set your aircon to pull fresh air from outside.
Peter Mellow's insight:
Perhaps we will build hospitals with opening windows in the future?
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