Corona Aerosols
Corona spreads as an aerosol via the air we breathe. In times of the corona pandemic, we provided information about the behavior of aerosols and the various protective components. The aim of the communication activities was to raise awareness of different measures for "dealing with aerosols" among the broadest possible sections of the population and thus improve the use of measures to protect against infection by gas-borne viruses. Among other things, we addressed the following topics in the various contributions:
- The effectiveness of different masks - FFP2 as a "compromise"
- The correct way to wear masks
- Correct ventilation
- The effectiveness of indoor air filters in real-life applications
Link list for reporting on "Corona aerosols" - with the participation of Prof. Dr. Achim Dittler
(as of October 5, 2023)
- Article on ventilation on n-tv (6.1.2021)
- Interview on Baden-TV-Aktuell about important aspects of the correct handling of aerosols in Corona times (18.1.2021)
- Participation in the 3sat-Nano report on respiratory masks: "Perfect protection remains difficult" (8.2.2021)
- ka-news reported on the educational work of Prof. Dittler (31.5.2021)
- The Stuttgarter-Zeitung reported on the end of compulsory masks in schools (4.10.21)
- Participation in the hr contribution to the program "defacto" - Corona vs. freedom (2.12.2021)
- Prof. Dittler spoke to SWR-Aktuell about the Christmas markets. "It's safer to enjoy the pre-Christmas period outdoors than indoors"
- On the effectiveness of room air purifiers on YouTube
- RND on the effectiveness of masks: "Corona and school: experts advise wearing masks correctly and paying attention to quality " (21.11.2020)
- Weekly newspaper KONTEXT reported on the expert group "Aerosols" and aerosol research "There's something in the air" (April 21, 2021)
- ZEIT-online reported: "Experts: Masks and ventilation important during school lessons"
- SWR-Wissen reported on the effectiveness of room air purifiers
- Local news reported on ventilation management at Karlsruhe schools
- n-tv reported on the correct wearing of masks
- nw reported on testing standards in need of improvement (29.1.2021)
- Report on the effectiveness of room air filters in the Helmholz Newsroom
- Südkurier reported on the purchase of air filters for schools
- The "Pfalz-Express " reported "Experts and researchers doubt the effectiveness of FFP2 masks"