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Refrigeration and COVID-19: list of resources

List of resources (guides, recommendations, information) regularly updated concerning the COVID-19 and the refrigeration sector.

List of resources (guides, recommendations, information) regularly updated concerning the COVID-19 and the refrigeration sector.

 

Resources in English

 

 

Source Title Summary
AIRAH Common questions about COVID-19 and air-conditioning and refrigeration system

  • Can COVID-19 be transmitted through air conditioning systems?

  • What actions are required for workplace heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems?

  • Do I need to disinfect my home air conditioner?

  • Can COVID-19 be spread via the water in my evaporative air conditioner?

  • Is food at risk of carrying COVID-19, including frozen food?
ASHRAE COVID-19 preparedness resources List of resources recorded by ASHRAE
ASHRAE ASHRAE resources available to address COVID-19 concerns List of ASHRAE standards useful during the pandemic.
BESA COVID-19 Building maintenance Recommendation for the maintenance of buildings during the pandemic, in the UK.
CAR (Chinese Association of Refrigeration)

Recommendations on the operation of air-conditioning and heating systems coping with COVID-19
  • Basic principles of the operation of various air-conditioning and heating systems
  • General public buildings
  • Scientific research, broadcasting and industrial building
  • Hospital building
  • Residential building
  • Transportation
CDC

COVID-19 Outbreak Associated with Air Conditioning in Restaurant

 A study on the contamination of 9 people in a restaurant in China, potentially related to air conditioning. The authors nevertheless state: "Our study has limitations. We did not conduct an experimental study simulating the airborne transmission route. We also did not perform serologic studies of swab sample–negative asymptomatic family members and other dinners to estimate risk for infection."
CDC Interim guidance to reduce the risk of introducing and transmitting SARS COV-2 (the agent responsible for causing COVID-19 disease) in cooling centers

This document provides interim guidance to reduce the risk of introducing and transmitting SARS COV-2 (the agent responsible for causing COVID-19 disease) in cooling centers. It should be used in conjunction with existing cooling center operation and management plans, procedures, guidance, resources, and systems.
GCCA (Global Cold Chain Alliance) COVID-19 Rapid Response Guide (v10 - May 11, 2020) The contents of this document are a collection of information shared by reputable government agencies and scientific institutions, compiled by GCCA.
International Institute of Refrigeration

IIR Statement: The essential role of refrigeration in the combat against COVID-19

 Statement of the International Institute of Refrigeration calling governments to consider refrigeration-related services as “essential services” in the context of the current health crisis due to COVID-19.
ISHRAE ISHRAE COVID-19 Guidance Document for Air Conditioning and ventilation How to operate air-conditioning and ventilation systems to control spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Residences, Workspaces and Healthcare Facilities.
ISHRAE Start up and Operation of Air-conditioning and Ventilation systems during Pandemic in Commercial and Industrial Workspaces How to operate air-conditioning and ventilation systems to control spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in commercian and industrial workspaces.
Msystem

2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Built Environment Considerations To Reduce Transmission

Synthesis of different researches on microbiology in building environment, and of the known information about SARS-CoV-2. The objective is to provide actionable and achievable guidance to building environment decision makers, building operators, and all indoor occupants attempting to minimize infectious disease transmission through environmentally mediated pathways
REHVA REHVA COVID-19 guidance document How to operate and use building services in areas with a coronavirus outbreak to prevent the spread of COVID-19 depending on HVAC or plumbing systems related factors

 

Resources in French

 

Source Title Summary
AICVF Document guide REHVA COVID-19 (French translation) The French "Association des ingénieurs et techniciens en climatique, ventilation et froid" produced a translation of the guide published by REHVA on April 3, 2020.
ANSES AVIS du 09 mars 2020 de l’Agence nationale de sécurité sanitaire de l’alimentation, de l’environnement et du travail

Potential role of domestic animals in the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus and potential role of food in the transmission of the virus.

p.17: "refrigeration and freezing do not constitute an inactivation treatment for this microorganism".
SNEFCCA Pandémie COVID-19 : une FAQ pour vous guider FAQ listing recurring questions afrom the professionnals of the refrigeration sector.