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As a microbiologist, I loved the 1905 report on bacteriological air quality in the House of Commons -- and that horse manure falling off members' boots through a grate into the chamber was a major contaminant.

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I have never been so absorved by an article about technology! Thanks for the comparisons between living conditions. The world is a mess but it's getting definitely better.

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Fascinating. Thank you! I'm hoping that UV-C lamp prices will drop quickly and that they're widely installed. In Napa, California where I live, virtually no one masks even at the peak of respiratory virus season. It seems much more efficient & effective for reducing infections (as well as more comfortable) to have a systemic solution rather than dumping the responsibility for healthful air on individuals.

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@Larissa Schiavo, you should look at John Kennedy's work on air quality.

https://corsirosenthalfoundation.org/

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