Not All California Schools Can Reopen With New Ventilation Upgrades
Mark Kreidler March 3, 2021
HVAC standards are the elephant in the living room of debates over reopening classrooms. Many schools can’t afford needed upgrades.
HVAC standards are the elephant in the living room of debates over reopening classrooms. Many schools can’t afford needed upgrades.
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