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Pandemic wont stop Walled Lake family from raising money to help others
Read full article: Pandemic wont stop Walled Lake family from raising money to help othersWALLED LAKE, Mich. The coronavirus pandemic has put so many fundraisers on hold with some cancelled all together, but for one Walled Lake family used it as an opportunity. The Drew Crew is a nonprofit that raises money so others with spinal cord injuries can live a more independent lifestyle. But with the pandemic, the Drew Crew saw no safe way to hold their annual fundraising golf tournament. Maybe we should get a storage.Orchard Grove Community Church in Walled Lake gave them a space to keep collecting. The Drew Crew has until Sunday to reach their million can goal.
Can COVID-19 be spread by air conditioners?
Read full article: Can COVID-19 be spread by air conditioners?DETROIT Warm weather across the country is driving people to the comfort of indoor air conditioning -- but some were wondering if it was a good idea amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. A detailed investigation concluded that the virus was most likely spread to distant tables by the flow of air from the air conditioner. One important concern is that air conditioning systems could either blow the aerosol more quickly from an infected person to nearby people or by recirculating the air, could spread virus even farther. High efficiency HEPA filtration systems would trap infectious particles in the air stream, specific wavelengths of ultraviolet lights embedded in the duct work or near air registers could kill virus, and finally existing systems could be redesigned to bring in fresh uncirculated outdoor air to dilute any infectious particles in the air. Whether its summer or winter -- all businesses and schools should begin to consider how they can efficiently improve indoor air quality.