Okay, we get it … the coronavirus is exhausting, but it’s still a thing, and will be for a good while longer. For basic information about the virus and how to avoid contracting it, the Centers for Disease Control’s COVID-19 website is a good start. The best way, of course, to keep SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) particles out of your home is to stay home with only members of your household. However, if a visitor needs to be in your home, improving ventilation (air flow) can help prevent virus particles from accumulating in the air in your home.
While the CDC recommends opening windows and doors and turning on exhaust fans, those aren’t practical solutions in cold weather. To learn more about energy-efficient continuous ventilation strategies that will provide fresh, clean air without wasting heat, read the recent JLC article A Simple, Cost-Effective Ventilation Strategy.