K-12 Classroom Ventilation for Slowed COVID-19 Transmission

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the lives of many people with over 15 million cases in the last 6 months. Cases are rising and disproportionately affecting low-income communities. A lack of proper ventilation contributes to the spread of the virus in these communities. Poorly funded K-12 schools in the U.S. have shown high transmission rates relative to organizations that can afford adequate ventilation. The existing solution space for ventilation lacks an option that is reliable and cost-effective for classrooms. A solution that fills these gaps could decrease the transmission of COVID-19 in poorly funded K-12 schools.