In an effort to help fight the pandemic better, a study by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT-B) provides an innovative solution to ensure proper ventilation in enclosed spaces so that spread of the COVID-19 virus can be avoided. The team has developed a computer simulator, which can study airflow inside enclosed premises and recommend changes to ensure safe ventilation.

The researchers used their knowledge regarding airflow around aircraft and engines to tailor the airflow within indoor spaces. They studied the ventilation of a shared washroom, where the use of water can be a major source of aerosol, which carries the virus.