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Do far-UVC light devices reduce the incidence of influenza-like illnesses, respiratory illnesses, and COVID-19 infections in long-term care facilities? Dr. Kenneth Rockwood Nova Scotia Health RNS Funding Contribution: $1,108,594 Key Words: long-term care, COVID-19, UV lights, respiratory viral infections, frailty https://researchns.ca/2023/06/07/research-nova-scotia-investing-an-additional-1-1-million-in-infection-control-research-in-long-term-care-facilities/

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • start year

    2023

  • Funder

    Research Nova Scotia

  • Principal Investigator

    Dr. Kenneth Rockwood

  • Research Location

    N/A

  • 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

    Non-Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    N/A

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Not Applicable

  • Vulnerable Population

    Not applicable

  • Occupations of Interest

    Not applicable

Abstract

long-term care, COVID-19, UV lights, respiratory viral infections, frailty