Study reveals UV LED lights effectively kill a human coronavirus
Written by Kimberly Drake on December 20, 2020 Fact checked by Jessica Beake, Ph.D.
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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