Does Covid-killing UV tech work?
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Should we all be rushing out to buy virus-killing UV cases, wands and toilet brushes? Not exactly
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UV light robot destroys coronavirus in 2 minutes
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COVID: Does UV light kill viruses, germs on surfaces? What to know
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Ultraviolet-LED Maker Demonstrates 30-Second Coronavirus Kill - IEEE Spectrum
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How ultraviolet light could help stop the spread of Covid-19
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Nash UNC Uses High Tech Cleaning Machine to Disinfect COVID Patient Rooms
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Does Covid-killing UV tech work?
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Doctors warn about eye damage from UV lights to kill the coronavirus
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Tempted to buy a UV light disinfection gadget? Some can be dangerous – here's what you need to know
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Glow-in-the-dark coronavirus testing is first project of new hire - The Reporter
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Does UV Light Kill Coronavirus? Facts and Myths
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Autonomous Robots Are Helping Kill Coronavirus in Hospitals - IEEE Spectrum
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Flight of the GermFalcon: How a Potential Coronavirus-Killing Airplane Sterilizer Was Born - IEEE Spectrum
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UV device helped keep Team China safe from coronavirus at Tokyo Olympics - Chinadaily.com.cn
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What type of ultraviolet light is most effective at killing COVID?