Seminar 37 -- COVID-19 and Indoor Air Filtration

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COVID-19 has crucially influenced decisions about proper indoor air filtration levels to secure occupant health. This seminar has two objectives. First, it provides information on filter effectiveness to prevent transmission of airborne COVID-19 particles. Second, it describes new performance standards for portable air cleaners.

1. Effectiveness of HVAC Filters and Room Air Purifiers at Mitigating Indoor Particulate Matters
   John Zhang, Ph.D., Member, 3M, St. Paul, MN
2. Modeling the Transmission Risk and Control of COVID-19 in Indoor Environments
   Parham Azimi, Ph.D., HFDP, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA
3. Standard Development Activities in North America Associated with Portable Air Cleaner Device Capabilities to Mitigate Potential Health Risks
   Randall Cooper, Ph.D., HFDP, Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, Washington, DC
4. Navigating the Landscape of Air Cleaning to Address COVID-19 in Buildings
   Elliott Gall, Ph.D., Portland State University, Portland, OR