New Study On Airflow Shows How To Stay Safe In Cars Amid The Pandemic
Researchers have been studying airflow on airplanes since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, but you’ve probably had questions about how the virus might spread while you’re traveling by vehicle. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing masks and improving ventilation when you’re stuck in a vehicle with
Posted — UpdatedA new study presents some notable information that could cause you to rethink your approach to driving and riding in a car during the pandemic.
Rather, their research suggests that opening the windows farthest from the driver and the passenger — in this configuration, the front passenger-side window and the rear driver-side window — could reduce infection risks for both by improving air circulation.
“To our surprise, the simulations showed an air current that acts like a barrier between the driver and the passenger,” Mathai said.
He pointed out that wearing a mask is still important inside a car, but open windows should help to reduce the pathogen load. Keeping all windows closed and recirculating the air is considered the riskiest approach.
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