Can air purifiers protect you from the coronavirus? - Yahoo Tech
Can air purifiers protect you from the coronavirus? - Yahoo Tech Can air purifiers protect you from the coronavirus? - Yahoo Tech Posted: 17 Apr 2020 12:00 AM PDT The coronavirus has, for now, changed the way we approach our day to day lives. Nonessential shops are closed, kids are learning how to do their school work from home, and social distancing has become a household term. Though the end of this pandemic is in sight, it is still quite a ways off. As people seek to protect themselves and their families, technology is one place they look to for answers. Since COVID-19 is transferred from person to person and can be airborne, you might think an air purifier could reduce exposure. Unfortunately, it's not that simple. Can an air purifier protect you from the coronavirus? No, it can't. An air purifier can combat other causes of respiratory problems and improve the overall air quality in your home, but a standard HEPA filter can...