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P.Eng, Energy management, measurement & verification. Born @ 327 ppm CO₂. Safer infrastructure, #ventilation, #CorsiRosenthalBox Also @ https://t.co/SDMtkE22wf, bsky, LinkedIn

Sep 20, 2020, 8 tweets

BREAKING
CDC changes COVID-19 guidance, airborne is primary way the virus spreads, touching surfaces is NOT the main way. #Ventilation is important, as it goes beyond 6 ft and remains suspended in the air.
H/T @jljcolorado & @jmcrookston

Canada, you need to revise your guidance to be in line with science, known since February. Add breathing and inhalation. Minimize surface transmission. Add poorly ventilated spaces as risk factor, remains in the air and travels greater than 2m indoors.
canada.ca/en/public-heal…

One-stop must-read by the top aerosol scientists:
FAQs on Protecting Yourself from COVID-19 Aerosol Transmission
This document is frequently updated.
Shortcut: tinyurl.com/FAQ-aerosols

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Looks like the update was a draft, it has been reverted to the June version. Hopefully a prompt update will come, as far too many regions are still behind on face coverings and indoor ventilation. cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…

What's that quote about incompetence vs malice?

I believe the former. It wasn't properly edited, slightly confusing text on the distinction between the virus & the illness, plus the repetition of a sentence.

The science is there, this is well-known. Don't wait.

Communications is SO IMPORTANT on this, right @Mikeggibbs? What a mess.

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