EDUCATION LEADERS: Read @zeynep's article to keep educators & students safer.

In short, we need less #HygieneTheater & more focus on ventilation since COVID-19 may spread via falling droplets AND floating aerosols. Social distancing works for the former, not the latter. 1/ https://twitter.com/zeynep/status/1288829829912113154
You don't even need to read the full article as I pulled the three most important paragraphs for school policy.

Tufekci argues that "we should focus as much on ventilation as we do on distancing, masks, and hand-washing." 2/
You don't even need to read the full article as I pulled the three most important paragraphs for school policy. Tufekci argues that "we should focus as much on ventilation as we do on distancing, masks, and hand-washing." 2/
You don't even need to read the full article as I pulled the three most important paragraphs for school policy. Tufekci argues that "we should focus as much on ventilation as we do on distancing, masks, and hand-washing." 2/
You don't even need to read the full article as I pulled the three most important paragraphs for school policy. Tufekci argues that "we should focus as much on ventilation as we do on distancing, masks, and hand-washing." 2/
To address ventilation problems, schools can:
— Open doors/windows
— Hold outdoor classes
— Turn on classroom fans
— Run portable HEPA filters (esp for hot places)
— Upgrade filters to MERV 13+/meet ASHRAE standards
— Prioritize outside air over energy-efficiency in AC systems 3/
Most schools and universities seem to be focusing on social distancing, mask-wearing, and hand-washing, but ignoring ventilation needed to address floating aerosols. My previous tweet offers suggestions education leaders can reasonably implement to make schools safer. /4
And I am CCing local education and community leaders in my community ( @jkwilsiii @UNTPrez @TWUpres @ghudspeth1 @briggsfordenton ) here because I think we need to all contact leaders and discuss how we can address indoor ventilation in addition to other COVID-19 measures. /5
You can follow @dankrutka.
Tip: mention @twtextapp on a Twitter thread with the keyword “unroll” to get a link to it.

Latest Threads Unrolled:
Those who think consciousness raising & movement building are disconnected, or even a distraction from electoral politics have not paid attention to the history of social change.In this thread, we
Read more
The 2020s will be known as the Remote Work decadeA few predictions of what is likely to emerge[ a thread ] Third Space: Office and Working from Home will
Read more
1/29: Have you ever had a concept explained to you that helps frame complex issues you’ve been wrestling with and opens your eyes to new possibilities? A concept that I
Read more
By continuing to use the site, you are consenting to the use of cookies as explained in our Cookie Policy to improve your experience.