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

D107 · June 2020

"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 · June 2020

Business opportunity!

Canucker · June 2020

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 · June 2020

Oh, no—mandatory diapers‽‽‽‽

pecmsg · June 2020

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 · June 2020

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 · June 2020

Also this from Germany:

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

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

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