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Far-UVC light is a promising new technology for reducing airborne virus levels in occupied indoor spaces, but its effectiveness has not been evaluated in real-life scenarios. "The results show that ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Move over, Clorox. The latest COVID-19 cleaning craze appears to be UV light. Ultraviolet-C (UVC) devices are being used to blast away germs inside restaurants, subways and schools.

Ultraviolet (UVC) light disinfection dominated IAQ news the last two years, as it was widely used to effectively help combat the virus that causes COVID-19. As the pandemic wanes, building owners and ...

The use of UVC sources to sanitize surfaces and air received renewed interest in 2020 as engineers and scientists sought mitigation approaches to stem COVID-19 transmission. UVC exposure disrupts DNA ...

UVC lamps on the ceilings at an airport. (Courtesy: http://www-star.st-and.ac.uk/~kw25/research/UVC/UVC.html) Far ultraviolet-C light can reduce the level of airborne ...

When Covid reached the U.S. in force earlier this year, very little was known about the novel (as in new) coronavirus that caused it, other than its aggressive transmission rate and potential ...

A type of ultraviolet light called far-UVC -- which is safe to use around people -- kills more than 99.9 percent of airborne coronaviruses, a new study has found. More than 99.9% of seasonal ...

UVC light has been shown to quickly inactivate the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. It can be an effective disinfectant but needs to be used correctly to avoid damage to the skin and eyes. Ultraviolet ...

Technology often promises to improve your life, but few gadgets live up to that claim. Everything is revolutionary in this industry, and it can be challenging to separate enthusiastic marketing from ...