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Pandemic Created Consumer Awareness, Increased Demand for Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Manufacturers expand offerings to meet homeowner desires, building operator needs

March 14, 2022

It has now been two years since the pandemic brought IAQ to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Manufacturers are stepping up with an array of products to clean and monitor the air people breathe.

University Study Shows Coronavirus Can Be Detected in HVAC Systems

Findings could create an early-warning system for viruses

Ted Craig

February 26, 2022

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High-profile universities have released studies on how to prevent disease transmission through the air. One such study may provide the ability to take early action in the future to prevent the spread of an array of airborne ailments.

Schools Look to Spend Money on HVAC Upgrades

Pandemic raises awareness of need to improve indoor air

Ted Craig

January 30, 2022

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The pandemic increased awareness of the poor state of HVAC systems in many schools. Now, money for school IAQ projects is becoming available from a variety of sources.

Improving Indoor Air Quality: Protecting the Air We Breathe

Tim Rosiek

January 29, 2022

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IAQ has become a very important topic as the COVID-19 global pandemic has continued to evolve.

Magid Releases Safety Matters Guide on Mask Effectiveness

Looks at N95 respirator and other masks’ effectiveness against COVID-19

January 17, 2022

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To help educate safety managers and others on mask safety and choosing the right masks, Magid released a comprehensive guide as part of its “Safety Matters” series.

Supreme Court Halts Vaccine-or-Test Rule

Case will return to lower court for test of mandate’s legality

Matt Jachman

January 14, 2022

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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of a stay of the mandate from OSHA, which would have applied to businesses with over 100 employees and affected more than 80 million workers.

Pandemic Prompts Rescheduling of Solar Forum

Postponed for 10 months, event will marry HVACR, solar power

January 6, 2022

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The Solar Forum, a conference designed to introduce HVACR contractors to solar power, was postponed for 10 months due to the worldwide surge in coronavirus infections.