The Department of Health said the act of 'refreshing air in the home when people have visitors' would be key this winter, as fewer restrictions are in place following the success of the vaccination programme.ĭr Thomas Waite, deputy chief medical officer for England, said: “Small but important actions can help protect us against Covid-19. However, particles can disperse rapidly if good ventilation is introduced, even for just a short period. Socialising with someone who has Covid-19 will produce a build-up of virus particles in the air as they open their mouth to speak, the film explains. READ MORE: Tens of thousands of unvaccinated care workers set to lose jobs next week The government, in collaboration with scientists from the Universities of Cambridge and Leeds, has released a film explaining how an open window could reduce the risk of someone catching Covid-19. People socialising indoors should open their windows for 10 minutes each hour to prevent the spread of coronavirus, the government advises.Įxperts have expressed the importance of good ventilation as part of a new campaign to 'stop Covid-19 hanging around' this winter.

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