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Last year, an estimated 3.7 million visitors came to Puerto Rico. Most of these people arrive on the islands via commercial airlines and cruise ships. The travel and tourism industries are a major source of revenue for the commonwealth, and has been for decades.

Air and sea travel are also essential for residents of the islands to be able to travel for business, visit family and to take leisure trips. The COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus tem

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from thousands of different products and building materials that can be found in businesses, homes and schools throughout Puerto Rico. These VOCs are emitted as gases from certain solids or liquids and can then inhaled by building occupants. 

VOCs include a variety of chemicals, some of which may have short- and long-term adverse health effects. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), concentrat