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

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

American journal of infection control 2024 Oct

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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 by Elsevier Inc.

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Claire E Kaple, Samir Memic, Jennifer L Cadnum, Elizabeth C Eckstein, Brian Klonowski, Brigid M Wilson, Munok Hwang, Chetan Jinadatha, Curtis J Donskey. A coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak in a residential living facility with suboptimal ventilation in resident rooms. American journal of infection control. 2024 Oct;52(10):1219-1222