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November 11, 2021

This week, we take a look at air quality in your baby’s nursery, with tips on what to look out for and measures you can take to keep your little ones safe. Why are children and babies at risk? Babies...

October 14, 2021

What are you doing to stay safe this winter?

As the weather turns colder, we’re spending much more time inside. It goes without saying that Covid-19 is still a concern, but now’s the time when we have to contend with colds and flu too. So its extra important that...

September 29, 2021

Homeschooling? Keep an eye on air quality in your home classroom

Until recently, homeschooling rates in the US remained steady. But the arrival of Covid-19 meant families across the country had to adapt to a new world, where learning from home became the norm. Homeschool numbers doubled in 2020 According to...

August 18, 2021

Some air purifiers could do more harm than good

As thousands of students head back to class this week, indoor air quality is a top concern. But for many schools, the new term is not going to plan. Over the last few months, some schools have spent millions of...

August 13, 2021

Breaking News!! Canada’s largest school board selects Austin Air to help fight Covid-19

The largest school board in Canada, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), has chosen Austin Air to help in the fight against Covid-19. After reviewing hundreds of air purifiers, the TDSB chose to deploy thousands of Austin Air HealthMate Air...

August 11, 2021

New study finds air pollution linked to poor reading and math

As the new school year starts, the latest findings from scientists at Columbia University are of particular relevance. The team have been looking at how prenatal exposure to air pollution can have a damaging effect on a child’s ability to...

August 4, 2021

Increase in Covid-19 cases and a difficult wildfire season, makes for a perfect storm

From the very start of the pandemic, scientists the world over have linked air pollution to an increased risk of Covid-19. Even a small increase in pollution levels can increase the risk of Covid-19 Last year, a team from Harvard...

July 21, 2021

Covid-19 can linger in your home for months after infection

We have known for some time that the main method of transmission for Covid-19 is airborne. Tiny particles of the virus are released into the surrounding environment when an infected person coughs, sneezes and talks. But have you ever stopped...

June 23, 2021

How to stay safe at work

As the vaccination program gathers momentum, many of the country’s largest organizations have confirmed that by September, most of their workforce will be back in person for at least some of the time. The majority of companies are doing all...