The spread of macroscopic droplets from a simulated cough with and without the use of masks or barriers.

ABSTRACT: One of the main challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic is the lack of safety measures and guidelines to reduce the risk of viral spread among people during gatherings. This study was conducted to evaluate the distance of oral and nasal droplet spread in a model that simulates coughing and sneezing in a public setting, specifically a school setting, to guide faculty and staff members with safety measures and guidelines to reduce droplet spread. Several models were prepared to observe and visualize the spread of fluid simulating respiratory droplets in places such as the classroom and the cafeteria, in which a student would be more susceptible to contract a virus since individuals cannot wear masks while eating. For all trials, a 2.54 centimeter balloon with 0.3 milliliters of diluted fluor

SUBMITTER: Bhavsar AA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8099066 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature