While the new strain from the UK is worrisome, there is no reason to panic. The same indoor solutions used to combat the previous and current strains of COVID-19 in North America can be used against the new COVID-19  strain, B.1.1.7. 

For the most effective virus protection, consider investing in a whole-home AprilAire Healthy Air System^®. The AprilAire Healthy Air System^® offers a three-part award-winning approach to virus protection complete with humidity control, fresh air ventilation, and air filtration. The system also has a suite of applications beyond virus protection to help make the air inside your home healthy. Contact a Healthy Air Professional in your area to invest in a whole-home AprilAire Healthy Air System^®. 

In addition, the chair of the New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats Advisory Group (NERVTAG) recently said that B.1.1.7 does not have a transmission advantage. 

Continue to follow the AprilAire blog for more information about COVID-19 and the Healthy Air Solutions provided by AprilAire.