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Application of Indoor CO2 in Response to the Pandemic

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Author(s)

Andrew K. Persily, Oluwatobi Oke

Abstract

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many recommendations to monitor indoor CO2 concentrations. However, the technical basis for these recommendations and stated concentration limits are not always clear. This article discusses the application of indoor CO2 during the pandemic and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Citation
REHVA Journal
Pub Type
Journals

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Keywords

carbon dioxide, guidance, infectious disease, health, ventilation
Indoor air quality

Citation

Persily, A. and Oke, O. (2023), Application of Indoor CO2 in Response to the Pandemic, REHVA Journal, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=936440 (Accessed October 6, 2025)

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Created April 3, 2023, Updated May 12, 2023
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