Why Keeping the Bathroom Door Closed Can BackfireContrary to popular belief, closing bathroom doors can worsen indoor air quality by trapping moisture, microbes, and pollutants. Research i...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Can coronavirus particles in air infect humans? New study confirms airborne transmissionScientists found that the virus could be frequently detected in air around COVID-19 patients.
05 May, 2022, 06.29 PM IST
Here's where and how you may catch COVIDIf you must meet other people, do so outdoors or in a space that's well-ventilated or meet in a space where the ventilation is good and air...
12 Jan, 2022, 06.00 PM IST
COVID: Seven reasons mask wearing in the West was unnecessarily delayedRather than taking seriously the theory that the masking may have contributed to the low death rate, western countries dismissed mask-weari...
14 Jul, 2021, 11.46 AM IST
Even six-foot distance doesn’t keep Covid virus away, says new CDC guidelineThe agency now states explicitly that airborne virus can be inhaled even when one is more than six feet away from an infected individual.
09 May, 2021, 10.06 AM IST
Lancet study sheds light on ten reasons why the coronavirus is airborneAccording to a new assessment published today in the medical journal Lancet there is consistent, strong evidence that the SARS-CoV-2 virus,...
19 Apr, 2021, 04.47 PM IST
Study sheds light on ten reasons why the coronavirus is airborneTherefore, public health measures that fail to treat the virus as predominantly airborne leave people unprotected and allow the virus to sp...
17 Apr, 2021, 06.46 PM IST
Ventilation matters: Open the windows to curb Covid spread, say expertsPeople are much more likely to become infected in a room lacking any ventilation system.
16 Apr, 2021, 06.32 PM IST
Is your office Covid-secure? Free online tool can calculate risk of virus spreading in poorly-ventilated placesThe research showed the virus spreads further than two meters in seconds in such spaces.
21 Jan, 2021, 02.18 PM IST
Office space providers, hotels working on better air filtration systemsChains such as ITC Hotels and Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) said the air filtration systems and processes put in place because of issues suc...
08 Dec, 2020, 07.28 PM IST
US public health agency makes a U-turn, says coronavirus can spread indoors in updated guidanceFor months, the CDC has said that the virus spreads mainly through small airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Most ...
06 Oct, 2020, 04.13 PM IST
Keeping humidity level around 40-60% in closed public spaces can curb spread of coronavirusA relative humidity of 40-60% could reduce the spread of viruses through the nasal mucous membrane.
21 Aug, 2020, 05.54 PM IST
Yes, coronavirus can spread through the air. Crucial to keep your home ventilatedRespiratory droplets could remain in the air in a closed environment for about eight to 14 minutes.
30 Jul, 2020, 05.48 PM IST
You may not be completely safe in offices and home, WHO says indoor airborne spread of coronavirus possibleThe virus is released while talking in micro droplets that can remain in the air.
10 Jul, 2020, 12.00 PM IST
WHO says airborne transmission of coronavirus can occur during medical proceduresThe agency said some outbreak reports related to indoor crowded spaces have suggested the possibility of aerosol transmission, combined wit...
09 Jul, 2020, 09.23 PM IST
'Coronavirus is airborne': More than 200 scientists write open letter to WHO, asking to revise recommendationsScientists from 32 countries have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people.
06 Jul, 2020, 12.25 PM IST
Crucial to keep homes ventilated to reduce coronavirus spreadThe novel SARS-CoV-2, like many viruses, is less than 100 microns in size.
30 May, 2020, 05.21 PM IST