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Frequent Questions about Indoor Air and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Indoor Air - Coronavirus

  • Is ventilation important for indoor air quality when cleaning and/or sanitizing for COVID-19 indoors?
  • Will running an evaporative cooler (sometimes known as a "swamp cooler") or whole-house fan help protect me and my family from COVID-19?
  • Will running a window air conditioner help protect me and my family from COVID-19?
  • Where can professionals who manage school, office, and commercial buildings get information on ventilation and filtration to respond to COVID-19?
  • Is there HVAC guidance that building and maintenance professionals can follow to help protect from COVID-19?
  • Will an Ozone Generator protect me and my family from COVID-19?
  • Can air cleaning devices that use bipolar ionization, including portable air cleaners and in-duct air cleaners used in HVAC systems, protect me from COVID-19?
  • What is a DIY air cleaner, and can it help protect homes from COVID-19?
  • Can I measure carbon dioxide (CO2) indoors to get information on ventilation?
  • What is Upper-Room Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation (UVGI)? What is HVAC UVGI? Can either be used to disinfect the air and help protect myself from COVID?
  • Can running the HVAC system in my home help protect me from COVID-19?
  • What kind of filter should I use in my home HVAC system to help protect my family from COVID-19?
  • Will an air cleaner or air purifier help protect me and my family from COVID-19 in my home?
  • How can I increase ventilation at home to help protect my family from COVID-19?

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Last updated on April 9, 2025
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