Air Purifiers

• Home Instead Peterborough donates 100 air purifiers to seniors with respiratory issues

  Home Instead Peterborough says it was recently gifted with 100 SharkNinja portable HEPA air purifiers worth $40,000, which have been distributed to older adults in the city.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2023
  
• Wildfire smoke can worsen asthma. What you can do to protect yourself

  In addition to asthma, research has shown that wildfire smoke is associated with more hospital visits for both children and adults with other lung conditions, one expert said.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2023
  
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• Montreal parents, experts asking for DIY air purifiers to be installed in classrooms

  A petition is calling for the Quebec government to consider allowing citizens to install do-it-yourself air purifiers in classrooms.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2022
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• Kingston alternative school meets fundraising goal to put air purifiers in classrooms

  With the help of community donations, Quintilian School was able to meet its fundraising goal to put air purifiers in every classroom.

  Canada

  Sep 1, 2021
• As COVID-19 fuels demand for air purifiers, experts warn of risks

  Air filters help remove virus particles from the air, but if not placed well they can be less effective or even harmful, experts warn.

  Health

  Feb 3, 2021
• Coronavirus: Industry expert questions Quebec about air purifiers in classrooms

  When it comes to the spread of Covid-19 through aerosols, the Quebec government is not listening to industry experts, according to a Quebec air purifier manufacturer.

  Economy

  Jan 21, 2021
• Montreal study claims schools major vector for COVID-19 transmission

  "You really see that the incidents in the kids precedes in time the raise of new cases in the adults by a few weeks."

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2021
• Breath of fresh air: EMSB parents, staff welcome news of air purifiers

  Parents and staff are welcoming the news that the EMSB will purchase and install 800 air purifiers in its schools.

  Canada

  Dec 3, 2020
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• EMSB to buy air purifiers as Quebecers take issue of ventilation in classrooms into their own hands

  "We're trying to band together to say, 'do the right thing and help us,'" one Montreal parent said.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2020
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• B.C. looking to buy air purifiers for smoke relief in wildfire-affected communities

  The province has put out a request for contract bids, amid concerns the wildfire season and COVID-19 could combine to cause serious health issues.

  News

  Jun 7, 2020