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‘An underutilized tool:’ UV-LED lights can kill coronaviruses and HIV with the flip of a switch, study finds

The same light bulbs used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV, according to a new study from U of T Scarborough.Researchers killed both viruses using UV-LED lights, which can alternate between white light and decontaminating ultraviolet (UV) light. With a cheap retrofit, they could also be used in many standard lighting…

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