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Am J Infect Control . A coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in a residential living facility with suboptimal ventilation in resident rooms

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Am J Infect Control


. 2024 Jul 3:S0196-6553(24)00588-1.
doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.07.001. Online ahead of print. A coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in a residential living facility with suboptimal ventilation in resident rooms

Claire E Kaple[SUP] 1 [/SUP], Samir Memic[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Jennifer L Cadnum[SUP] 2 [/SUP], Elizabeth C Eckstein[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Brian Klonowski[SUP] 3 [/SUP], Brigid M Wilson[SUP] 4 [/SUP], Munok Hwang[SUP] 5 [/SUP], Chetan Jinadatha[SUP] 6 [/SUP], Curtis J Donskey[SUP] 7 [/SUP]



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Abstract

We report a large outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 in a residential living facility. Measurements of carbon dioxide levels, aerosol particle clearance, and airflow were used to identify and remediate areas with suboptimal ventilation. A simple intervention involving continuous operation of bathroom fans was effective in significantly improving ventilation in resident rooms.

Keywords: COVID-19; SARS-CoV-2; carbon dioxide; outbreak; ventilation.

 
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