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- What dose of the virus<\/strong> is needed to infect someone?<\/li>\n
- How are droplets containing the virus<\/strong> generated, emitted and dispersed?<\/li>\n
- How does the viral load and particle size of aerosols emitted by infected people<\/strong> differ during different activities?<\/li>\n
- What characteristics of the physical environment<\/strong> enable the virus to survive?<\/li>\n
- What key factors (whether environmental<\/strong> or behavioural<\/strong>) are responsible for virus outbreaks in different industries, workplaces and local areas?<\/li>\n
- Which combinations of control measures (whether environmental<\/strong> or behavioural<\/strong>) are effective at stopping transmission and enabling normal activities to resume in different industries and places?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The PROTECT study is made up of six themes that use a complementary variety of research methods and scientific disciplines to address the research questions from different angles \u2013 including microbiology, building science, behavioural science and mathematical modelling \u2013 and ensure findings are turned into practical tools and advice for policymakers.<\/p>\n
Led by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)\u2019s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Andrew Curran, this critical work is being delivered by more than 70 researchers from 16 institutions across the UK. The PROTECT study began in October 2020, as part of the COVID-19 National Core Studies<\/a><\/span> programme spearheaded by UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Patrick Vallance. It is funded by HM Treasury until March 2023, with the final year focused on making findings more accessible and ensuring the programme\u2019s legacy for future pandemic preparedness and the ongoing management of endemic respiratory diseases.<\/p>\n
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