COVID-19 VIRUS CONTROL THROUGH EFFECTIVE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISINFECTION TECHNOLOGY
BY: Ma. Elizah Louise M. Toledo (Team PyutSURE RNs)
UVA, UVB, and UV-C are the three main forms of ultraviolet radiation (UVA, UVB, and UV-C), which are characterized by wavelength and energy. UV-C, on the other hand, has the shortest wavelength and the maximum energy, making it the only UV capable of “killing” microbes such as viruses and bacteria by destroying their DNA, protein, and RNA structures.
Most specialists agreed that high-intensity UV-C can disinfect Covid-19-infected sites and fast destroy the SARS-CoV-2 strain. There are, however, some limitations:
*The length of UV-C light exposure, wavelength, and dose required to kill SARS-CoV-2 vary depending on the form and type of contaminated material.
*Covid-19 requires the most UV-C exposure of any virus examined, an amount that is dangerous to humans.
*It requires direct contact to function. In other words, it is less effective in shaded areas and dusty areas.
*Prolonged exposure to such intense UVC light can degrade fibers, plastics, or polymers.
Taking into account the various scientific advantages utilizing the ultraviolet light as one of the effective methods of controlling the spreading out of Corona virus you may conclude that although there are minimal risks involved using the UV light, there are greater protection that it provide to everyone. However, you need not set aside the practice of hand washing, social distancing and wearing of masks.
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Couldn’t agree more
This 3 ultraviolet radiation is a MUST have in all universities who’re conducting f2f classes. Thankss for this very informative blog. 😊
So helpful 😊
The idea of having high- intensity of UV-C be used as disinfectant can be considered as innovation- and it was indeed superb. Considering the facts mentioned in the above article though suggests that application of this method will be a bit difficult. The exact dosage of UV-C that could entirely disinfect a specific material varies, hence making it effective but not efficient.
Very informative blog! Thanks for this.
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I agree! The practice of UV-C disinfection has been implemented in our municipality since the early stage of the pandemic. All offices have been installed with UV-C devices with timers set at disinfecting the surfaces after and before work hours. This, by far, has helped us control the spread of COVID-19 infection even to date. Of course, this alone will not address our on going battle with the said virus. Minimum Health Protocols should still be implemented i.e. wearing of facemasks, social distancing and still, the best way of preventing the spread of infections, constant hand washing using soap and water or 70% alcohol.
Recent studies also showed the use of a one of a kind UV device which emits a weaker energy and wavelength which still effectively eliminates viruses, yet, safe for human exposure. This is quite pricey at the moment but claims efficiency in dealing with viruses.
Innovative, yet it reminds us that CoviD is still there and that we should remain vigilant at all times.
informative
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nothing can beat washing hands and wearing face masks tho!! this article is so informative and helpful :>
Great info.
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Great Article! Very informative!