There is enough evidence that the shared indoor air quality within school premises is at a dangerous level and that UV-C disinfecting is an easy, effective way to reduce health problems… keep reading to learn more.
Shared spaces have much higher concentrations of pollutants, almost 2x to 5x higher than outdoor spaces, due to people spending most of their time indoors. This is especially true of people prone to allergic reactions, immunocompromised, or otherwise susceptible to the adverse effects of pollution. Harmful microbes, like coronavirus, thrive in such environments if not properly disinfected.
School premises and other academic institutes risk being hotbeds for spreading viral diseases if indoor air quality isn’t monitored for airborne diseases. In this scenario, ensuring that such shared spaces for large gatherings are subjected to stringent disinfection methods is imperative. UV Light technology is an easy and effective way of disinfecting large indoor areas, per a systemic review of the efficacy of UV light exposure in combating the coronavirus.
Exposure to UV-Light inactivates coronavirus and effectively disinfects frequently touched surfaces in shared spaces. This makes UV light indispensable in the fight against COVID-19 for quick and complete disinfection of indoor spaces. Maintaining Indoor Air Quality(IAQ) and Indoor Environmental Health at acceptable safety levels will prevent shared spaces from turning into infection zones.
Why is investing in UV-C disinfection a good use of ESSER funds?
UVC irradiation has a history of successfully combating viral epidemics for almost a hundred years in various schools and organizations. It was first used in the form of UV lamps in schools to combat the spread of measles in the 1930s. The results were stellar as the contagion was arrested in its tracks, and no new cases of infection were reported among the pupils. Based on recent studies and historical data, we can safely conclude that UV-C disinfection technology inactivates harmful microbes and keeps indoor air healthy and safe. It also helps organizations avoid the use of chemicals to maintain IAQ.
UV-C disinfected spaces enable students and staff to stay on the school premises without disrupting the academic curriculum and annual calendars. The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us to be prepared for the similar onset of sudden viral epidemics that could disrupt daily life. School campuses should be equipped with the right technological solutions to maintain dynamic school environments that are safe for in-person classes under all circumstances.
Infrastructural refinements are one of the various ways schools can utilize ESSER funds. Maintaining indoor air quality, disinfecting the campus, and creating a healthy classroom environment fall under the building improvement category. Schools can use ESSER funds to purchase UV-C disinfection devices and future-proof their campuses against viral diseases.
R-Zero provides UV disinfection ecosystem and sensor solutions across industries, including academic institutions and school campuses. Our customer success team creates customized plans specific to your needs.
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