COVID-19 Response

Mitigation of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Transmission via Mechanical Ventilation

Handwashing and social distancing are good first steps in preventing the spread of COVID-19. However, these steps don’t prevent infection by inhalation of the virus. Given this, the role of ventilation is vital in reducing spread of disease between building occupants. Please see our white papers as well as a list of authoritative resources on the subject below.

If you have questions regarding the use of RenewAire energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) in the context SARS-CoV-2, please contact us.

RenewAire White Papers

• RenewAire – Layer Up! 3 Keys to Countering COVID-19 Effectively & Efficiently
• RenewAire – Support Grows for Increased Building Ventilation to Counter COVID-19 Update
• RenewAire – Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission via Increased Building Ventilation
• RenewAire – Use of RenewAire ERVs During The Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic

Resources regarding SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and the role of ventilation in mitigation:

• ASHRAE – COVID-19 Preparedness Resources
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Ventilation in Buildings
• CDC – Improving Ventilation and Spending Time Outdoors
• World Health Organization (WHO) – Roadmap to Improve and Ensure Good Ventilation in the context of COVID-19
• ASHRAE – Specific guidance on ERVs
• ASHRAE – Position Document on Infectious Aerosols (April 14, 2020)
• National Air Filtration Association – Understanding MERV | NAFA User’s Guide to ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2 (May 8, 2020)
• Taylor Engineering – COVID-19 White Paper (June 2, 2020)