March 26, 2020
In many countries hospitals and healthcare institutions are working around the clock to treat patients. While our lamps with UV-C radiation cannot treat people directly, they can have a meaningful contribution.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread to many countries and territories around the globe and the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus a pandemic.
In many countries hospitals and healthcare institutions are working around the clock to treat patients. While our lamps with UV-C radiation cannot treat people directly, they can have a meaningful contribution.
We are working with our partners in many countries to see how we can accelerate the use of lamps with UV-C radiation in those facilities where it can have a positive impact. In China, where the use of UV-C is much more established, we already worked with healthcare facilities in many places.
* Microbiological research performed showing the effectiveness of UV-C in neutralizing bacteria and viruses
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