Here you go:
Airlines have already sought to reassure passengers that their air-conditioning systems are fit to prevent the coronavirus spreading in the cabin, with Etihad suggesting their system is as watertight as a hospital operating theatre.
‘In any confined area, there is a risk of contracting illnesses from other people,’ an airline statement reads.
‘However, the risk is considered lower on aircraft because of the use of high efficiency particulate air filters, which are effective in capturing more than 99 per cent of airborne microbes in filtered air.’
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Update: There are 13 additional cases of #Coronavirus in NYS since earlier today, bringing total to 89. Westchester: 70 NYC: 11 Nassau: 4 Rockland: 2 Saratoga: 2 There will be more cases as we test more—that’s a good thing bc we can deal with the situation based on more facts.
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I said a prayer for Gov. Cuomo tonight. I hate his politics but as a fellow human, I would sure hate to be in his shoes right now.
“‘However, the risk is considered lower on aircraft because of the use of high efficiency particulate air filters, which are effective in capturing more than 99 per cent of airborne microbes in filtered air.’”
Viruses aren’t microbes.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microorganism
All the airlines have to do is simply NOT OPERATE their Recirculation Fans - then they wouldn’t even need filters (since all air would be brought in fresh). The plane will fly fine without them...just a bit more fuel. We’re in the middle of a worldwide Pandemic (regardless of what China tells the WHO to call it), and they can’t even shut off the stupid fans.