Glenda Gray and Shabir Madhi say windows should be open in crowded places and on public transport
As evidence mounts of airborne transmission of Covid-19, two leading scientists advising the government say more attention needs to be paid to ventilation in crowded places and public transport.
They suggest greater emphasis should be placed on opening windows in schools, buses and taxis, and more consideration given to holding events such as religious gatherings outdoors.A subscription helps you enjoy the best of our business content every day along with benefits such as exclusive Financial Times articles, ProfileData financial data, and digital access to the Sunday Times and Times Select.
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