Home air filters may slash COVID-19 spread, new study shows

NCT ID NCT05777720

First seen Feb 20, 2026 · Last updated Jun 15, 2026 · Updated 15 times

Summary

This study tested whether using box fans with special filters and improving home ventilation can lower the chance of COVID-19 spreading from one sick person to others living in the same house. Over 200 people from households with at least 4 members took part. Researchers measured new COVID-19 cases after one week to see if the air-cleaning methods helped prevent infection.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • San Mateo Medical Center

    San Mateo, California, 94403, United States

  • Stanford University Medical Center

    Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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