YOUR COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED | Can using a fan increase the chance of Covid19 spreading?
The World Health Organisation advises opening windows when you put on a fan to replace indoor air with outdoor air.As summer continues to grip Mzansi, health experts have highlighted the risk of Covid-19 spreading when using a fan in enclosed spaces.“Using a fan in an enclosed space can increase the spread of the virus that causes Covid-19. This is why it is important to open windows and doors whenever using a fan to replace indoor air without outdoor air.
“A small concentration of virus particles in poorly ventilated spaces, combined with humidity and high temperature, can result in an infectious dose over time. It is important to have natural ventilation in school buildings by ensuring all windows and doors are left open during the school day.
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