The current illnesses from the new coronavirus outbreak, and the associated human fear, has renewed people’s interest in the potential of the indoor environment to contain disease transmission.
The Coronavirus Guidance for America identified plumbers and other tradespeople as “essential critical infrastructure workers,” especially as the nation responds to the threat of COVID-19.
ICC: "It is critical that federal coronavirus response funding be directed to building and fire prevention departments that need it to continue their essential functions."
Working with University of California Irvine Beall Applied Innovation, faculty members from The Henry Samueli School of Engineering and the Claire Trevor School of the Arts designed a face shield and assembled and tested prototypes within six days.