Rapid inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 with deep-UV LED irradiation
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- 1 January 2020
- journal article
- letter
- Published by Informa UK Limited in Emerging Microbes & Infections
- Vol. 9 (1), 1744-1747
- https://doi.org/10.1080/22221751.2020.1796529
Abstract
The spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infections worldwide has raised concerns about the prevention and control of SARS-CoV-2. Devices that rapidly inactivate viruses can reduce the chance of infection through aerosols and contact transmission. This in vitro study demonstrated that irradiation with a deep ultraviolet light-emitting diode (DUV-LED) of 280 ±5 nm wavelength rapidly inactivates SARS-CoV-2 obtained from a COVID-19 patient. Development of devices equipped with DUV-LED is expected to prevent virus invasion through the air and after touching contaminated objects.Keywords
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