UVscope Technology Ltd

03/01/2022

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2021/dec/27/covid-air-filters-for-all-classrooms-in-england-would-cost-half-of-royal-yacht

Scientists say air purifiers would help stop virus spreading in schools as fears grow of teacher shortages

14/12/2021

https://www.signify.com/global/our-company/blog/innovation/uv-c-supporting-europes-recovery?linkId=111221275

UV-C lighting should feature prominently in national recovery plans across Europe for safer post-pandemic world

13/12/2021

The UV-C wavelength inactivates microorganisms living on HVAC air ducts and evaporator coils with a kill ratio of 90 percent or higher, depending on light intensity, length of exposure, lamp placement and lamp life cycle. The technology removes both bacterial and viral aerosols from the air.
Several studies have examined the health benefits of using UV-C lamps to decontaminate the air streams in healthcare facilities. Some have concluded that, by eliminating harmful germs from the air, UV-C can protect a hospital’s most vulnerable patients from getting sick.
Other studies have found a significant reduction in building-related illnesses by using UV-C. These include the alleviation of conditions such as sick building syndrome, mold-related allergies and asthma.
UV-C has been found to be effective in eliminating fungus growing in HVAC systems. Rampant fungus can contribute to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, allergic rhinitis and asthma.
In a study conducted on guinea pigs, the animals were exposed to tuberculosis-infected air. The application of UV-C energy reduced the incidence or occurrence of the disease among the guinea pigs.

ASHRAE recently released two position documents (links listed below) examining the health consequences of using filtration and air cleaning technologies in HVAC systems. Our own Dean Saputa is an active member of one of the committees responsible for this research (the ASHRAE Filtration and Air Clea...

12/12/2021

https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu/news/article/how-ultraviolet-lighting-can-support-europes-recovery

The potential of UV-C lighting to rapidly destroy traces of Coronavirus and other viruses from surfaces can be crucial in building a post-pandemic ...

11/12/2021

https://youtu.be/YATYsgi3e5A

Since the widespread use of antibiotics began in the 1940s, we've tried to develop new drugs faster than bacteria can evolve -- but this strategy isn't worki...

05/12/2021

The History of Ultraviolet Germacidal Irradiation for Air Disinfection.

Public health concerns such as multi- and extensive drug-resistant tuberculosis, bioterrorism, pandemic influenza, and severe acute respiratory syndrome have intensified efforts to prevent transmission of infections that are completely or partially airborne ...

04/12/2021

03/12/2021

https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/disinfecting-premises-during-coronavirus-outbreak.htm

During the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, fog, mist, vapour or UV treatments may be suitable options to help control the spread of the virus, by cleaning and disinfecting a larger space or room.