Humidification: A hands-off way to reduce the of COVID-19 in schools

While wearing masks, hand washing, social distancing, and disinfecting are effective ways to reduce the spread of COVID-19, each of these measures take a concerted focus on the part of the building occupants. As we navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s a smart idea to look for hands-off approaches to mitigate the transmission of viruses. The addition of humidification to keep the indoor relative humidity within a healthy range is not only safe, but easy and efficient because it requires no extra thought or effort.

The costs are important to consider too. Consumable items like hand sanitizer, soap, masks, and disinfectants all cost money and will be used up. In contrast, a commercial humidification system can last for over 20 years while providing broad protection for building occupants against viruses like COVID-19, Influenza A, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and others.