With the UK currently in the midst of a scorching heatwave, millions will be looking for some relief from the soaring temperatures. As a way to keep their homes cool in recent years, more households have turned to air conditioning which, although costly, might be an investment as our weather continues to heat up. The vast … Read more
Air conditioning units that recirculate the same air in a room need to be either turned off or used with the windows open in order to stop airborne transmission of COVID-19, according to experts. British researchers say that those who use air conditioners that recirculate the same air are at increased risk of contracting COVID-19 … Read more
The ventilation systems installed in large, open-plan buildings — such as the coronavirus-specific Nightingale hospitals — may be helping the virus linger in the air for longer, posing an increased risk to the frontline NHS heroes working there. University of Cambridge academics studied how pre-existing air conditioning systems in large buildings affect the distribution of … Read more
Restaurant’s air conditioning spread coronavirus from one infected diner to NINE others, report finds Researchers investigate incident at eatery in Guangzhou, China, in January An asymptomatic customer later fell ill, along with others on nearby tables Study claims virus was carried further than usual due to venue’s air conditioning However 81 others eating and working … Read more