HuffPost reports people might not have to fear contracting COVID-19 through HVAC systems this fall and winter.<br />That's because heating and cooling systems in offices and commercial spaces filter all the air before it recirculates.<br />HVAC systems also bring outdoor air indoors. The indoor air is then diluted, making the likelihood of infection from an HVAC system reasonably low.<br />Still, the novel coronavirus can be airborne. It spreads person-to-person amid unmasked get-togethers with poor hygiene and no social distancing.<br />To be safe, open windows in your home when possible and otherwise make sure the space is well-ventilated.<br />Wipe down any high-touch surface areas that might be contaminated. And, most of all, wear a face mask.
