Abstract:As the world observes a new pandemic with COVID-19, it is clear that pathogens can spread rapidly and without recognition of borders. Outbreaks will continue to occur, and so the diseases’ transmission method must be thoroughly understood in order to minimize their impact. Some infections, such as influenza, tuberculosis and measles, known to spread through droplets in the air. In a confined space, the concentration can grow as more droplets released. This study examined a simulated confined space modelled as… Show more
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