
Is UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer beam kills COVID-19?
Although the use of germicidal ultraviolet radiation is used for decades to inactivate bacteria, mold spores, fungi or viruses in both water-and air applications, a frequently posed question Is UV Ultraviolet Sterilizer beam kills COVID-19?
According to different studies performed by leading organizations, international laborites and novel coronavirus released by the National Health Commission, the virus is sensitive to ultraviolet light and heat, so ultraviolet radiation can effectively eliminate the virus.
Also, the same has been confirmed by IES, established in 1906, is the recognized technical and educational authority on illumination (https://www.ies.org/).
The IES Photobiology Committee has issued on the 15th of April a report called ‘ Germicidal Ultraviolet (GUV) – Frequently Asked Questions – On page 5 of this report the following is stated:
1.4 Can UV-C effectively inactivate the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19?
Yes, if the virus is directly illuminated by UV-C at the effective dose level. UV-C can play an effective role with other methods of disinfection, but it is essential that individuals be protected to prevent UV hazards to the eyes and skin as elaborated in Section 4. UV-C should not be used to disinfect the hands