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Quick Guide:
- This tool simulates the long range airborne spread SARS-CoV-2 virus in a finite volume and estimates the risk of COVID-19 infection. It is based on current scientific data and can be used to measures the effectiveness of different mitigation measures.
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Quick Guide - CARA Calculator App:
+ This tool simulates the long range airborne spread SARS-CoV-2 virus in a finite volume and estimates the risk of COVID-19 infection. It is based on current scientific data and can be used to compare the effectiveness of different mitigation measures.
Ventilation data:
- Mechanical ventilation = check the rates with a specialist.
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Activity types:
- The type of activity that includes both the infected and exposed persons:
+ The type of activity applies to both the infected and exposed persons:
- Office = Typical office scenario with all persons seated, in conversation (talking 33% of the time, otherwise breathing normally).
- Meeting = Typical meeting scenario with all persons seated, in conversation (talking time is shared equally between all persons).
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Activity breaks:
- - If coffee breaks are included, they are spread out evenly throughout the day, in addition to lunch.
+ - If coffee breaks are included, they are spread out evenly throughout the day, in addition to any lunch break (if applicable).
- Refer to
COVID Calculator user-guide for more detailed explanations on how to use this tool.
+ Refer to
COVID Calculator App user guide for more detailed explanations on how to use this tool.