The Delta variant of COVID-19 is changing the game. Just when we thought we had turned the corner with vaccines, the Delta variant is now the dominant strain. This variant is thought to be 1,000 times more transmissible, especially through the air. While vaccines remain the best way to protect one another, taking precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and the Delta variant is an important step. One way to do this is by improving HVAC systems.
Since we know the virus is airborne, upgrading HVAC and ventilation systems is a key way to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, especially in indoor settings. Cold weather is coming soon, and cases will likely increase once we gather inside more. The CDC recommends a few ways to improve the ventilation in indoor settings, including:
- Using fans to increase airflow away from others
- Opening windows to increase airflow
- Upgrading HVAC systems to improve ventilation
- Using HEPA fans and filters in your HVAC system
- The use of Upper Room UVGI to kill airborne pathogens
We can help with all of these options. We offer sophisticated cleaning services, including disinfection, to help eliminate the spread of COVID-19 on common touchpoints and surfaces. We also offer MicroShield 360. This solution is applied using electrostatic technology. Electrostatic technology ensures that the solution evenly coats every surface. The solution then binds to the surface, creating an antimicrobial coating that helps prevent the growth of bacteria, mold, fungus, and some viruses between cleanings. It’s an extra layer of protection that can provide peace of mind.
Updating your HVAC system isn’t an easy thing to do. First, you need to hire qualified technicians who can custom design a system for your space and offer expert recommendations. If you are struggling to find a qualified provider, please reach out to us. We offer facility management services for all your maintenance needs. We can arrange for qualified, pre-screened local service providers to do the work you need as part of this program.
At this point in the pandemic, we are all tired and longing for life to return to normal. Unfortunately, the Delta variant is making that challenging. But, if we each do our part to keep one another safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19, we can hopefully be back on our way to normal life soon.
