April 7, 2021

Risk Quantification for SARS-CoV-2 Infection through Airborne Transmission in University Settings

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Transmission

Keywords (Tags): transmission

• [Pre-print, not peer-reviewed] An infection probability model of SARS-CoV-2 infection risk in US universities found that in-person lectures can likely be held safely in large lecture halls that allow for social distancing (infection probability <1%), while classes in smaller rooms may not be safe. In addition, while in-person dining may pose higher risk, meals for pick up were determined to be safe as long as universities enforced mask wearing and filtration efficacy, social distancing, and the number of students in each pick-up window of time. The authors also developed a web-based tool to quantify risk in other university settings. 

Ambatipudi et al. (Apr 6, 2021). Risk Quantification for SARS-CoV-2 Infection through Airborne Transmission in University Settings. Pre-print downloaded Apr 7 from https://doi.org/10.1101/2021.03.31.21254731