A review of methods to reduce the probability of the airborne spread of COVID-19 in ventilation systems and enclosed spaces

Berry, Gentry; Parsons, Adam; Morgan, Matthew; Rickert, Jaime; Cho, Heejin

doi:10.1016/j.envres.2021.111765

Title: A review of methods to reduce the probability of the airborne spread of COVID-19 in ventilation systems and enclosed spaces

Journal Article · 31 December 2021 · Environmental Research

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Research Organization:: Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Environmental Management (EM)

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OSTI ID:: 1810612

Journal Information:: Environmental Research, Journal Name: Environmental Research Journal Issue: C Vol. 203; ISSN 0013-9351

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Country of Publication:: United States

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