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Covid-19 Characteristics, Transmission, and Control Webinar
Wed, April 29th, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
Wed, April 29th, 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM CDT
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We are in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, a disease caused by the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus-2). Our webinar discusses viruses and recent research in respiratory virus transmission mechanisms. Based on current understanding of the novel coronavirus, Covid-19 disease transmission in several countries are reviewed as of the end of April. Projections of Covid-19 transmission in the US for the month of May are discussed as plans are made to re-open the country.
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• Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
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• State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Topic Outline
1) Viruses
a. Viruses description
b. Virus transmission, basic Reproduction number, Ro
c. Uncontrolled virus infection spread and vaccinations
2) Respiratory disease transmission mechanisms
a. Direct, indirect, airborne mechanisms
b. Airborne transmission debate
c. Recent research in respiratory disease transmission
d. Ventilation impacts; fresh air, filters, distribution
e. Building Ro and impact of social distancing on probability of infection
3) Covid-19 disease transmission
a. Covid-19 transmission trends in 9 countries through the end of April, 2020
b. Infection Parameter, IP, social distancing measure for a population group
b. Covid-19 transmission prediction based on IP
c. Predicted paths for US during May based on IP and restarting economy
4) Summary
Learning Objectives
1) Define viruses and transmission characteristics
2) Describe respiratory virus transmission mechanisms
3) Discuss recent respiratory virus infection transmission research
4) Review Covid-19 infection growth in 9 countries through April 2020
5) Define an Infection Parameter, IP, a measure of “social distancing”
6) Discuss infection growth paths in the US for May 2020 as economy re-opens
