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Production of equipment with ultraviolet radiation (UVC) for surface decontamination

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • start year

    -99

  • Known Financial Commitments (USD)

    $0

  • Funder

    University of São Paulo

  • Principal Investigator

    N/A

  • Research Location

    Brazil

  • Lead Research Institution

    N/A

  • Research Priority Alignment

    N/A

  • Research Category

    Infection prevention and control

  • Research Subcategory

    Barriers, PPE, environmental, animal and vector control measures

  • Special Interest Tags

    N/A

  • Study Type

    Unspecified

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

The equipment uses UV-C light to inactivate the SARS-COv2 virus on furniture surfaces, floors and walls, aiming to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This equipment was made available to Santa Casa da Misericórdia of São Carlos (SP), hospitals and USP clinics