Monkeypox what is it? How does it affect you?
Monkeypox what is it?
Monkeypox is a viral disease (in the same family as smallpox) that affects rodents and primates in rainforest areas and can be transmitted to humans.
Why do we need to worry about monkeypox?
Monkeypox can be very serious in some cases but the usual symptoms include: fever, headaches, muscle ache swelling and back pain. Symptoms can last for about two to four weeks.
How does it spread and how can we prevent it?
Monkeypox spreads when someone comes into close contact with another person, animal or material infected with the virus. The virus can enter through your trachea and respiratory system and can also enter from broken skin. The virus enters your trachea from you breathing in air and there is a high probability you will be infected if in the same room as someone who has the disease.This can be minimised through ensuring we breathe fresh air and the best way to assess this indoors is with a carbon dioxide monitor.
For more information on monkeypox click on this great summary from Prof Raina MacIntyre
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CO2 ppm - what does it mean?
ppm stands for parts per million. This number tells how many parts of carbon dioxide there are in one million parts of air. For example if the carbon dioxide is at 546 parts per million (or ppm), that means in one million particles of air there are 546 particles of carbon dioxide.OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has established a Permissible Exposure Limit for CO2 of 5,000 ppm averaged over an 8-hour work day.Green is 450 - 800Blue - CO2 below 800ppm Yellow - CO2 800 to 1000ppmOrange - CO2 1000 to 1500ppm (a double beep will alarm at 1000 and 1200ppm)Red - CO2 greater than 1500ppm (a continuing beep will alarmAny alarms have a high chance of getting covid.
CO2 ppm - what does it mean?
ppm stands for parts per million. This number tells how many parts of carbon dioxide there are in one million parts of air. For example if the carbon dioxide is at 546 parts per million (or ppm), that means in one million particles of air there are 546 particles of carbon dioxide.OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) has established a Permissible Exposure Limit for CO2 of 5,000 ppm averaged over an 8-hour work day.Green is 450 - 800Blue - CO2 below 800ppm Yellow - CO2 800 to 1000ppmOrange - CO2 1000 to 1500ppm (a double beep will alarm at 1000 and 1200ppm)Red - CO2 greater than 1500ppm (a continuing beep will alarmAny alarms have a high chance of getting covid.
