A new paper has just been published by members of the team titled, “Comparative assessment of airborne infection risk tools in enclosed spaces: Implications for disease control” in Infectious Disease Modelling.
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, highlighted the importance of understanding transmission modes and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Recognizing airborne transmission as a primary route has reshaped public health measures, emphasizing the need to optimize indoor environments to reduce risks. Numerous tools have emerged to assess airborne infection risks in enclosed spaces, providing valuable resources for public health authorities, researchers, and the general public. However, comparing the outputs of these tools is challenging because of variations in assumptions, mathematical models, and data sources. We conducted a comprehensive review, comparing digital airborne infection risk calculators using standardized building-specific input parameters.
