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Studies Show Far-UVC Light Can Kill Coronaviruses Without Harming Humans

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Studies Show Far-UVC Light Can Kill Coronaviruses Without Harming Humans [gizmodo.com]:

Ultraviolet light can kill microscopic creatures like bacteria and viruses by destroying the molecular bonds in their genetic material. But UV light also damages human DNA, causing eye and skin damage and increasing our risk of cancer. It turns out, though, that there’s a loophole: a specific wavelength of UV light that’s safe for people but capable of killing coronaviruses, both on surfaces and in the air.


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