Abstract
AbstractCOVID-19 is a life-threatening respiratory infection that has had a profound impact on indoor air quality awareness. Ultraviolet-C (UV-C) is a physical disinfection process that triggers microbial inactivation through creating irreversible genetic material damage. An upper room device equipped with germicidal UV-C (UR GUV) was evaluated against airborne SARS-CoV-2 for antimicrobial efficacy using a robust aerosol testing protocol. In 30 minutes, it led to a virucidal efficacy of 99.994 % in a large, room-sized chamber. UR GUV is a promising mitigation strategy for airborne pathogens.
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
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