Men transmit COVID particles more than other demographics, according to a study.

Fort Collins, Colorado is a city in the state of Colorado. The demographic of persons that transmitted the most COVID-19 particles was discovered in a study focused on tracking the transmission of COVID-19 in performing arts venues. Men transfer coronavirus particles more frequently than women or children, according to Colorado State University researchers.

The months-long investigation began with the goal of determining what people in the performing arts can do to ensure a safe return to the stage during the epidemic. The performing arts were among the most severely hit industries, from the classroom level to Broadway performances.

"COVID effectively shut down the performing arts," said Dan Goble, director of CSU's School of Music, Theater, and Dance. "This wasn't simply a CSU issue; it was a national one. Consider all of the school bands, choruses, and orchestras."

Goble sought to see whether there was any link between COVID-19 and the performing arts. Fortunately, CSU already has competent researchers and resources on campus to do the research. The work was carried out by Goble in collaboration with John Volckens, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

More than 75 participants took part in the study, which was mostly conducted in a room meant to assess airborne particles. Participants ranged in age and ability level. Some were requested to sing "Happy Birthday" over and over again. Others were requested to play instruments and perform songs.

Volckens told CBS Denver's Dillon Thomas, "Singing clearly emits more particles than talking."

While the study's title, "Reducing Bioaerosol Emission and Exposures in the Performing Arts: A Scientific Roadmap for a Safe Return from COVID-19," was meant to focus on the transmission of coronavirus in performing arts venues, it also revealed a broader range of facts about the virus in general.

Adults release more particles than children, according to Volckens. "Our larger lungs lead us to release more particles," says the author.

According to Volckens, the virus spreads more quickly among those who speak at a higher volume.

"The volume of your voice is a reflection of the amount of energy you're putting into it. More particles are ejected from your body as a result of this energy. These are COVID-19 virus-carrying particles that can infect others "Volckens remarked.

COVID-19 is more likely to spread in noisier indoor situations, according to Volckens. Bars, sports arenas, and concert venues with a lot of noise might be vulnerable to a lot of spread. Other events, such as a ballet with rare strong crowd responses, are safer, according to Volckens, than a concert with tens of thousands of shouting or singing followers.

The next step of the experiment, according to Goble, will look into which devices distribute COVID-19 most frequently. The necessity of having sufficient ventilation in indoor arts venues has been one lesson from the study thus far.

While the pandemic had a negative impact on the performing arts' economic model, many venues are already reopening thanks to masks and vaccines.

"By shutting down in 2020, the performing arts did the right thing, and they undoubtedly saved lives. Because we now know that singing or talking loudly produces more particles, "Volckens remarked.

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