![]() ![]() Inactivation of the coronavirus that induces severe acute respiratory syndrome, SARS-CoV. Journal of Virological Methods, 121(1), pp.85-91. Distribution and repair of bipyrimidine photoproducts in solar UV-irradiated mammalian cells. Perdiz, D., Grof, P., Mezzina, M., Nikaido, O., Moustacchi, E., Sage, E., 2000. The Coronaviridae. The Coronaviridae, pp.1-10. According to the FDA, a strong source of UV light could help reduce harmful germs and bacteria on surfaces (think everything from furniture to bedding) and help disinfect high-touch items. Sterillo and Sterillo Uno from Handy Dryers uses this same proven science to destroy virus’ silently and effectively in washrooms, gyms, classrooms, offices, and anywhere people gather and interact.įurther information about the Coronavirus (Covid-19) and FAQs about it is available from the Coronavirus Resource Center. Whilst all these results were obtained under specific and controlled lab settings, this does begin to paint a picture of UVC’s potential role in fighting the spread of Coronavirus. Similarly, though, artificial UVC light can damage the genetic material of bacteria and viruses, including, potentially, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This study found that exposure to UVC light inactivated this type of coronavirus ( Darnell et al., 2004). ![]() This results in an inactive virus (Perdiz, 2000).Ī team set out to specifically test this phenomenon on SARS-CoV, a strain of Coronavirus that first had an outbreak in 2002. Scientifically speaking the UVC light is absorbed by RNA and DNA bases, causing photochemical fusion of pyrimidines, leading to the bases being unable to then pair together. By destroying the section of DNA responsible of its replication – the virus is no longer able to infect or spread.Ĭoronaviruses are strikingly similar in the way they replicate and their genome organisation (Siddell, 1995) and we can therefore predict with relative confidence that UVC will kill new strains of Coronavirus in much the way it does in the below studies. Germicidal UVC light (254.7nm) is proven to stop all viruses (including Coronavirus’) replicating and therefore spreading. UV light has been used for decades (yes, decades) to reduce the spread of bacteria, such as that which causes tuberculosis, according to the U.S. When you’re looking for a versatile UV sanitizer that can be used all over your home, this mini light can kill up to 99.9 of dangerous germs, viruses, and bacteria.
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