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Wellness Design Solutions Address Retracted CDC Aerosolized Covid-19 Transmission Risk Guidance
Covid-19 has impacted millions of lives around the globe and across the country, sadly taking too many in the process. During the months since it hit our shores, much has been learned about this new coronavirus. The latest information is that it is far more transmissible than earlier believed, spreading in aerosolized form far beyond the six foot radius long recommended for social distancing, especially in closed, poorly-ventilated spaces. This will impact school and business reopenings, but can also put you and your loved ones at risk where you live!
My latest Forbes.com piece explores the latest science on this topic, and some wellness design solutions you can implement to protect yourself and your family.
This space is not only beautiful, it’s health-enhancing with smart home technology for virus conquering and indoor air quality
(PHOTO: DELOS – ANTHONY BARCELO (PHOTOGRAPHER)
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