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The use of a HEPA filter can reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19.
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Bobo.id – Recently a study revealed that the use of HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) effectively prevent the spread of COVID-19.
HEPA Filters are said to be able to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19 indoors.
From the study, it was found that almost 65 percent of transmissions decreased due to the use of HEPA filters.
This percentage can also increase to 90 percent, if friends also use masks in the room.
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As you know, the spread of the COVID-19 virus occurs through respiratory droplets or droplets and very small respiratory droplets or aerosol.
Droplets and aerosol can stay in the air for hours, that’s why it’s important for friends to wear masks.
From the spread of the COVID-19 virus through the air, the HEPA Filter is said to be able to prevent the spread of the virus by cleaning the air.
Let’s find out more about the HEPA Filter and its relation to the spread of COVID-19!
HEPA Filter
HEPA Filter is an air filter that has a fold-like shape.
This filter is said to be able to filter out 99.97 percent of dust, powder, mold, bacteria, and various airborne particles.
Even this tool can filter air particles, with a size as small as 0.3 microns.
The main function of this tool is to clean the air in one room.
This product can also be helpful for people who have allergies to dust.
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This technology first appeared in the 1940s.
This device is designed to protect workers at nuclear facilities.
By using this tool, workers will be protected from small particles that are irradiated by nuclear.
Then in the 1960s, HEPA Filters began to be used in various hospitals.
The use of this filter in hospitals, is focused on preventing infection nosocomial.
Infection nosocomial is an infection that occurs in a hospital, with spread between patients and medical staff.
HEPA Filter Press Contagion COVID-19
The usefulness of the HEPA filter was proven in a study using a simulator of people with COVID-19.
In this simulation, a room filled with a HEPA air purifier is placed near a person with the virus.
The preparation of this HEPA is also made according to the standard Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
From the test results, it is known that HEPA can reduce aerosol exposure by up to 65 percent.
The percentage could increase if people were wearing medical masks in the room.
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The combination of these two things can reduce exposure aerosol as much as 90 percent.
The highest transmission of COVID-19 occurs through the air, so the use of a HEPA filter is considered effective.
Even though you can’t use the HEPA Filter, it would be nice for friends to still comply with the health protocols that have been set.
Wearing a mask when going out and meeting other people must still be done.
Don’t forget to wash your hands regularly and keep your body clean.
And it’s good that friends don’t crowd, and keep their distance from other people.
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