Sunlight

Sunlight appears to inactivate the coronavirus which causes COVID-19, according to a study.Scientists found imitation sunlight "rapidly inactivated" SARS-CoV-2 on stainless steel coupons in a lab. The findings were published in The Journal of Infectious Diseases.Past studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 can linger in the right conditions on non-porous indoor surfaces for days, the authors…

Does sunlight really kill COVID-19? Here's what experts say Does sunlight really kill COVID-19? Here's what experts say With coronavirus cases rising daily, and more and more governments announcing plans to reopen their economies, plans that often require others to wear masks to enter stores, many are wondering how to best keep themselves safe. Ultraviolet…

Coronavirus can be destroyed by ultraviolet rays from the sun, a top U.S. scientist announced at a briefing from the White House coronavirus task force Thursday. William Bryan, science and technology advisor to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) secretary, said in a press briefing that sunlight has a significant impact on the pathogen."Our most…

Not only are artificial ultraviolet techniques ineffective and likely deadly for treating an infected person, scientists say, some of them can be extremely dangerous used at home for disinfecting.“From nurses to some guy building a UVC box in their basement, I’m getting calls every day” asking for help with setup, said Brian Heimbuch, molecular biologist…

A new study from government lab experiments says preliminary results indicate the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is quickly destroyed on surfaces by sunlight and does not live long in high temperatures and high humidity.The study, obtained by Yahoo News, “offers hope that summertime may offer conditions less hospitable for the virus, though experts caution it will by…