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Dec 23, 2020
UV Disinfecting Fixtures to be installed at Fresno Community Centers, Fire Stations
Whether you're sanitizing or staying socially distant, we're all finding ways to protect ourselves in the midst of a pandemic.FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Whether you're sanitizing or staying socially distant, we're all finding ways to protect ourselves in the midst of a pandemic.Fresno's city council has voted in favor of a new line of defense for the most vulnerable populations.The plan is to install ultraviolet disinfecting fixtures at community centers citywide. City council president Miguel Arias says, "We selected the two areas of city facilities that are constantly occupied and that we need to provide additional protection in case there is an outbreak".
Dec 21, 2020
Can UV Light Kill the New Coronavirus?
Ultraviolet (UV) light is a type of radiation. It has more energy than radio waves or visible light but less energy than X-rays or gamma rays.
You can be exposed to UV light via natural sunlight or through human-made sources like tanning beds.
UV light has been used as a means to kill germs like bacteria and viruses. You may have also heard of its use for killing SARS-CoV-2, the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
In this article, we’ll explore how UV light is used to kill germs, how effective it is at eliminating the new coronavirus, and more.
There are several types of UV light. They’re classified according to how much energy they have.
Dec 21, 2020
Study Reveals UV Lights Effectively Kill a Human Coronavirus
In a recent study, researchers found that UV light-emitting diodes (LEDs) can quickly and effectively kill the human coronavirus HCoV-OC43. If future research finds that they are also effective against SARS-CoV-2, this technology could be an inexpensive way to disinfect surfaces, ventilation systems, and water systems in hospitals and industrial settings.
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