[HTML][HTML] Modes of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and evidence for preventive behavioral interventions

L Zhou, SK Ayeh, V Chidambaram… - BMC infectious …, 2021 - Springer
COVID-19 is a novel disease caused by SARS-CoV-2. During the global vaccination rollout,
it is vital to thoroughly understand the modes of transmission of the virus in order to prevent …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid review of SARS-CoV-1 and SARS-CoV-2 viability, susceptibility to treatment, and the disinfection and reuse of PPE, particularly filtering facepiece …

JGB Derraik, WA Anderson, EA Connelly… - International journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
In the COVID-19 pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2, hospitals are often stretched beyond
capacity. There are widespread reports of dwindling supplies of personal protective …

[HTML][HTML] Far-UVC light (222 nm) efficiently and safely inactivates airborne human coronaviruses

M Buonanno, D Welch, I Shuryak, DJ Brenner - Scientific reports, 2020 - nature.com
A direct approach to limit airborne viral transmissions is to inactivate them within a short time
of their production. Germicidal ultraviolet light, typically at 254 nm, is effective in this context …

UV inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 across the UVC spectrum: KrCl* excimer, mercury-vapor, and light-emitting-diode (LED) sources

B Ma, PM Gundy, CP Gerba, MD Sobsey… - Applied and …, 2021 - Am Soc Microbiol
Effective disinfection technology to combat severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2) can help reduce viral transmission during the ongoing COVID-19 global …

[HTML][HTML] Rapid and complete inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 by ultraviolet-C irradiation

N Storm, LGA McKay, SN Downs, RI Johnson… - Scientific Reports, 2020 - nature.com
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has
devastated global public health systems and economies, with over 52 million people …

Inactivation of coronaviruses and phage Phi6 from irradiation across UVC wavelengths

B Ma, YS Linden, PM Gundy, CP Gerba… - … & Technology Letters, 2021 - ACS Publications
Ultraviolet (UV) devices emitting UVC irradiation (200–280 nm) have proven to be effective
for virus disinfection, especially on surfaces and in air, due to their rapid effectiveness and …

Unwanted indoor air quality effects from using ultraviolet C lamps for disinfection

F Graeffe, Y Luo, Y Guo, M Ehn - Environmental Science & …, 2023 - ACS Publications
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) is known to inactivate various viruses and bacteria,
including SARS-CoV-2, and is widely applied especially in medical facilities. This …

[HTML][HTML] SARS-CoV-2 Disinfection of Air and Surface Contamination by TiO2 Photocatalyst-Mediated Damage to Viral Morphology, RNA, and Protein

R Matsuura, CW Lo, S Wada, J Somei, H Ochiai… - Viruses, 2021 - mdpi.com
SARS-CoV-2 is the causative agent of COVID-19, which is a global pandemic. SARS-CoV-2
is transmitted rapidly via contaminated surfaces and aerosols, emphasizing the importance …

Model evaluation of secondary chemistry due to disinfection of indoor air with germicidal ultraviolet lamps

Z Peng, SL Miller, JL Jimenez - Environmental Science & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Air disinfection using germicidal ultraviolet light (GUV) has received increasing attention
during the COVID-19 pandemic. GUV uses UVC lamps to inactivate microorganisms, but it …

[HTML][HTML] Use of ultraviolet-C in environmental sterilization in hospitals: A systematic review on efficacy and safety

CCR Ramos, JLA Roque, DB Sarmiento… - … journal of health …, 2020 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Objectives: The study aimed to review the literature on the use of ultraviolet-C (UV-C)
sterilization to assess its clinical efficacy in reducing risk and transmission of nosocomial …