A coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in a residential living facility with suboptimal ventilation in resident rooms. uri icon

abstract

  • We report a large outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 in a residential living facility. Measurements of carbon dioxide levels, aerosol particle clearance, and airflow were used to identify and remediate areas with suboptimal ventilation. A simple intervention involving continuous operation of bathroom fans was effective in significantly improving ventilation in resident rooms.

published proceedings

  • Am J Infect Control

author list (cited authors)

  • Kaple, C. E., Memic, S., Cadnum, J. L., Eckstein, E. C., Klonowski, B., Wilson, B. M., ... Donskey, C. J.

complete list of authors

  • Kaple, Claire E||Memic, Samir||Cadnum, Jennifer L||Eckstein, Elizabeth C||Klonowski, Brian||Wilson, Brigid M||Hwang, Munok||Jinadatha, Chetan||Donskey, Curtis J

publication date

  • October 2024