NY Times: After Coronavirus, Office Workers Might Face Unexpected Health Threats

D107

"Stagnant plumbing systems in emptied commercial buildings could put returning employees at risk of Legionnaires’ and other illnesses." I wasn't aware that the virus can be spread by a flushing toilet--shower spray, yes. I'd like to hear the Wallies' take on this.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/20/health/coronavirus-legionnaires-offices.html?algo=identity&fellback=false&imp_id=128845880&action=click&module=Science Technology&pgtype=Homepage

EdTheHeaterMan

Business opportunity!

Canucker

I would imagine that you can spread the bacteria if you flush the toilet with the lid up as it will aerosolize the water droplets. I don't know how likely it would happen that someone would become ill from it but it is possible

ratio

Oh, no—mandatory diapers‽‽‽‽

pecmsg

Closed buildings DO Have issues. HVAC has been shut down, no outside air, no dehumidification. Mold has been growing. Like anything else a complete clean up is needed, Systems run for several days. Air monitoring the entire time. This is going to be one of the costs of this Shut Down!

hot_rod

There is a recently released ASHRAE paper on that

https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/standards-and-guidelines/guidance-on-reducing-the-risk-of-legionella

nicholas bonham-carter

Also this from Germany:

https://p.dw.com/p/3dFxe