A new type of ultraviolet lamp could possibly turn out to be a game-changer in the fight against the novel coronavirus, MSN reports. A modification to the same types of lamps that have been used for years could stem the spread of the virus without putting humans at risk.
Ultraviolet-C lamps, or UVC lamps, have been in use for years, and can be seen in places where sanitation is a top priority. You may have seen one behind the meat counter at a grocery store, for example, or in a hospital emergency room or even a school. The light kills viruses, bacteria and molds — pathogens that should be kept at bay at all costs.
The problem with those lamps is that the type of radiation that it releases, though fatal to unwanted life forms, can cause eye and skin irritation to humans and, cumulatively over the course of several years, could contribute to skin cancer.
0 comments :
Post a Comment