How long is it necessary for the sun to kill coronavirus, say scientists
A new study discovers that strong UV rays of summer can kill Covid-19 on surfaces.
The summer officially arrived. And after months of residence order at home, millions of people across the country are ready to go out outside for a little sun (violate a mask and social distancing if any). But there is also a hidden bonus at the season of the beaches you may not have realized. According to a new study, theThe powerful rays of the sun are able toKill a huge majority of coronavirus particles living on surfaces in just 34 minutes.
While most cases of COVID-19 are contracted by air particles viaContact person to anyone, the study revealed that the "midday sunlight in most cities in the world of summer" during the summer "canbreak down the virus in a way it can not during the winter months, withUV Rays Disabling Coronavirus faster than most strains of the flu.
The authors of the study, published in theJournal of photochemistry and photobiology, concluded that "90% or more of the SARS-COV-2 virus will be inactivated after being exposed [to the summer sun] for11 to34 minutes. "
In addition to this, researchers say that "99% of SARS-COV-2 can be inactivatedinThe two-hour period around Solar Midi during the summer in most American cities located south of LaitaudE 43 degrees North, "which is the vast majority of cities in the United States.
The authors also say that the results suggest that theseexternally Can help develop a virus tolerance through exposure to disabled particles in their environment. "Healthy people receiving sunlight could have been exposed to a lower viral dose with greater chances ofMount an effective immune response, "The study is read.
"The potential role of being exterior exposed to direct or dispersed light in the CVIV-19 pandemic should not be underestimated," conclude researchers.
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This is not the first study to claim it to the idea that the sun can be effective for killing Covid-19. Search published inInfectious Diseases Journalin May found the "First proof that sunlight can quickly inactivate SARS-COV-2 on surfaces. "And another study conducted by the United States Security Security Security Security Security Department of Security (DHS) has revealed that"Sunlight destroys the virus quickly. "And for more information on summer risks poses in the middle of CVIV-19, check10 errors that you should not do this summer, warns the CDC.
