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Study: Air purifier use at daycare centres cut kids' sick days by a third (yle.fi)
submitted 11 months ago by QuentinCallaghan@sopuli.xyz to c/science@beehaw.org
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[–] mdd@lemm.ee 16 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Perhaps dust and particulates? The SoCal area is very dusty. If you leave your car parked for a few days it will have a fine layer of dust on it.

Imagine breathing that in along with all the other germs normally present in a classroom. Less sickness should allow more learning.

[–] blindsight@beehaw.org 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I would assume it's the last point; less sickness from airborne illnesses means more time and energy for learning.

[–] mdd@lemm.ee 1 points 11 months ago

Unfortunately, I don't think there has been research here.

Hopefully since the start of COVID (it is not over) any new builds or upgrades will include fresh air and filters. This is already done for large gatherings of national leaders so the tech is available.