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High viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 can be inactivated in 9 minutes by UVC irradiatio
« on: August 07, 2020, 09:52:52 PM »
SARS-CoV-2 is highly susceptible to irradiation with ultraviolet
light. High viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 can be inactivated in 9 minutes
by UVC irradiation. UVC irradiation represents a suitable disinfection
method for SARS-CoV-2. (American Journal of Infection Control, 4
August 2020)

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0196655320307562
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Re: High viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 can be inactivated in 9 minutes by UVC irradiatio
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2020, 06:11:23 PM »
This is good news. Every hotel room should have a UVC light treatment between guests. Might as well just put them in the ceiling.
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Re: High viral loads of SARS-CoV-2 can be inactivated in 9 minutes by UVC irradiatio
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2020, 01:22:12 PM »
Skip to the "Put to Use" section. Also has some good pictures of commercial UV disinfection set-ups.

Ultraviolet light can make indoor spaces safer during the pandemic – if it's used the right way
https://theconversation.com/ultraviolet-light-can-make-indoor-spaces-safer-during-the-pandemic-if-its-used-the-right-way-141512
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