$VXIT & MaxClean Good ventilation can reduce the number of virus particles in the air and, along with other preventive actions, can reduce the likelihood of spreading disease. Schools should be aware of air quality and ventilation measures and should optimize ventilation and maintain improvements to indoor air quality to reduce the risk of germs and contaminants spreading through the air. Resources include: • Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools: This webpage includes resources for schools to promote a safe, healthy learning environment by improving indoor air quality and breathability. • Healthy Indoor Environments in Schools During the COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond: This webpage contains links to resources and guidance from federal agencies about indoor air considerations for schools, as well as resources to help create, maintain, and improve healthy learning environments beyond the pandemic. • Interactive School Ventilation Tool: This interactive tool can be used to see how particle levels change as you adjust ventilation settings in your school, and how to decrease particle levels. • Ventilation in Schools and Childcare Programs: This webpage highlights ways you can improve ventilation in your school, through strategies such as opening windows, using portable air cleaners, and improving building-wide filtration.