Special UV light safely kills airborne flu virus

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How awesome is this?!

Continuous low doses of far ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light can kill airborne flu viruses without harming human tissues, according to a new study at the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). The findings suggest that use of overhead far-UVC light in hospitals, doctors' offices, schools, airports, airplanes, and other public spaces could provide a powerful check on seasonal influenza epidemics, as well as influenza pandemics.
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According to the research, this light would even work against new strains. It costs $1,000 per unit but this price could come down if it went into mass production. Pretty good eh?

https://www.brightsurf.com/news/art...ely-kills-airborne-flu-virus-finds-study.html
 
I wonder if they make a personal / portable one!?
 
I don't know, but it would probably be a good idea. For people with compromised immune systems (eg transplant patients) it could be life saving!
 
Thanks, now Amazon is going to spam me with fish tank paraphernalia for the next month... :mad:


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V_R said:
I wonder if they make a personal / portable one!?
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Yes, but you end up looking like this..................


Helmet.webp


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That report sounds like quite a breakthrough @Becky. My OH has some health issues which necessitate that he attend an outpatient clinic at the local hospital twice per month. It's always a bit of a worry when the flu season is at its height, because he has also been advised to avoid getting flu! (Hmm... I guess he could wear a goldfish bowl over his head? :D)

If the Far-UVC lights are ever used in our hospitals, or any other crowded areas, such as supermarkets and what-not, it could make one heck of a difference for the better, I think. Although $1000 per lamp is possibly going to be a bit steep for the average NHS medical centre.
 
V_R said:
Thanks, now Amazon is going to spam me with fish tank paraphernalia for the next month... :mad:


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Guess what appeared in my inbox this morning...

I told you it would happen didn't I.

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