Los nuevos procedimientos de limpieza y suministros de higiene son esenciales para proteger contra la infección del contacto directo con las superficies. Debido a que el virus también se transmite a través de gotas en el aire, también es fundamental garantizar una mejor calidad del aire interior (IAQ) para ayudar a prevenir la propagación de…
Abstract In the event of an influenza pandemic, where effective vaccine and antiviral drugs may be lacking, disrupting environmental transmission of the influenza virus will be the only viable strategy to protect the public. We discuss 2 such modalities, respirators (face masks) and ultraviolet (UV) light. Largely overlooked, the potential utility of each is underappreciated.…
The concern about the rise of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) (or the novel coronavirus) around the world has brought many inquiries to us in recent days with questions about the use of Ultravation air and surface disinfection products to help reduce the populations of this micro-organism in indoor environments. Ultravation® has been engineering UVC products…
The stealthy new coronavirus has turned face masks into ubiquitous accessories, and that means millions of Americans are looking for ways to keep them clean. Can ultraviolet light do the job? Ideally, single-use face masks should be worn once and then thrown away, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s certainly true of the top-of-the-line…
