Understanding and controlling COVID-19 virus transmission risk on public transport

Recording of an online seminar, hosted by the PROTECT COVID-19 National Core Study on transmission and environment on Friday 1 October, on transmission of the COVID-19 virus on public transport.

The seminar explored what is currently know about transmission risk, assessing the impact of environmental, social and behavioural factors, as well as vaccination, and control measures put in place by transport operators.

Chair: Professor Andrew Curran, Chief Scientific Adviser, Health and Safety Executive

Speakers and presentations:
- Professor Martie Van-Tongeren, Professor of Occupational and Environmental Health, The University of Manchester – Perceptions of COVID-19 transmission risk and effectiveness of mitigation on public transport.
- Professor Cath Noakes, Professor of Environmental Engineering for Buildings, University of Leeds – Understanding the factors that influence COVID-19 transmission mechanisms on public transport (not yet included in this recording, pending journal publication of some research findings presented)
- Dr Taku Fujiyama, Associate Professor of Transport Studies, and Dr Liora Malki-Epshtein, Associate Professor of Urban Fluid Mechanics and Air Quality, University College London – Understanding the risks of virus transmission on London’s public transport vehicles.