Everybody should know about this:-

Since we converted our house to super insulated solar/electric some years ago we have not noticed any infections, other than when we are away from home. Having probably the lowest carbon footprint of any 1930’s semi in the country, the house has a heat recovery ventilation system which enables the humidity to be controlled. I took notice of the old wives tale that infections are less likely in high humidity conditions; ours is set at 55%. There is now evidence of this, in new research see https://www.pnas.org/content/116/22/10905 . If the humidity is very high fungus can grow, so be careful.

The powers that be appear not to like energy efficient buildings as they have obstructed me at every turn and now will not issue a safety certificate for the system, saying that is because it does not have a gas boiler, so I can never sell the house. They can’t find anything wrong with the house.

Most buildings with air-conditioning or radiators have low humidity ensuring infections breed. All air-conditioned buildings, especially hospitals, should have their humidity set at 55%. All buildings with radiators should use bowls of water to bring the humidity up. Humidity indicators are available. This may help in the fight against Coronavirus.

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