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Studies Show Far-UVC Light Can Kill Coronaviruses Without Harming Humans – Gizmodo Australia

Ultraviolet light can kill microscopic creatures like bacteria and viruses by destroying the molecular bonds in their genetic material. But UV light also damages human DNA, causing eye and skin damage and increasing our risk of cancer. It turns out, though, t…

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Ultraviolet light can kill microscopic creatures like bacteria and viruses by destroying the molecular bonds in their genetic material. But UV light also damages human DNA, causing eye and skin damage and increasing our risk of cancer. It turns out, though, that theres a loophole: a specific wavelength of UV light thats safe for people but capable of killing coronaviruses, both on surfaces and in the air.
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