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Air purification systems also can reduce levels of space due to the emittance of harmful by-products.
particulate matter and other outdoor pollutants that An alternate solution — one that operates
inevitably make their way into school buildings and continuously — deploys ultra-low energy plasma to
trigger asthma symptoms. destroy airborne pathogens, neutralize VOCs, and
reduce particulate. The technology is easily deployed
Several air-cleaning options, like UV and peroxide and safe for continuous use around students and
gas systems, cannot be deployed in an occupied staff.

Conclusion

No magic bullet can purge a school building of Novaerus portable plasma technology is used in
pathogens and pollutants. However, a thousands of facilities around the world
combination of strategies can pay and has been shown in dozens of
off tremendously. Bob Molisani, independent studies to remove
superintendent of a New York school viruses, bacteria, mould spores,
district, led his district in a multi- VOCs and odours from indoor air.
step initiative to reduce infection
spread and chemical exposure, When a dismal flu season
with the ultimate goal of improving caused high absenteeism
attendance. rates at neighbouring schools,
Molisani’s district recorded stellar
The district modernised its cleaning attendance. Says Molisani: “It’s an
protocols for desktops, doorknobs, inexpensive investment that can truly
faucet handles, computer keyboards and pay dividends.”
other surfaces, even upgrading the microfibers
used on floors and tables and purchasing new Some 56 million children spend their days inside
restroom soap dispensers. Teachers and students elementary and secondary schools. These students,
received extra training on handwashing technique. as the Harvard report notes, “cannot perform well if
they are not present physically.”
In addition, the district installed HVAC air
purification devices in every classroom, gym, chorus By upgrading air and surface cleaning protocols,
room, cafeteria, and office, as well as Novaerus schools dramatically reduce the chemical and
portable air purification devices in the nurse and biological contaminants that contribute to illness
district offices. among students and, ultimately, to the absenteeism
crisis plaguing our schools.

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