An air purifier for office desks made by IQAir. Experts argue that such devices will not stop the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: IQAir
Air purifiers won’t protect against coronavirus, experts say, as makers report surge in sales
- Air purifiers do little to prevent Covid-19 as the coronavirus is transmitted through respiratory droplets and not the air, experts say
- Commercial air purifiers focus on pollutants and have no removal requirements for pathogens, one specialist says
An air purifier for office desks made by IQAir. Experts argue that such devices will not stop the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: IQAir