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Project to determine if UV-C light can reduce infections in Long-Term Care facilities. Dr. Kenneth Rockwood Nova Scotia Health RNS Funding Contribution: $1,339,132 Key Words: UV-C light, COVID-19, long-term care, infections, respiratory https://researchns.ca/2021/02/17/research-team-to-determine-if-uv-light-can-reduce-infections-in-long-term-care-facilities/#:~:text=The%20study%20will%20take%20place,residents%20will%20be%20closely%20monitored. https://globalnews.ca/news/8374715/northwood-uv-c-light-reduce-viral-infection-seniors/

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Key facts

  • Disease

    COVID-19

  • start year

    2021

  • 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

    Clinical

  • Clinical Trial Details

    Not applicable

  • Broad Policy Alignment

    Pending

  • Age Group

    Unspecified

  • Vulnerable Population

    Unspecified

  • Occupations of Interest

    Unspecified

Abstract

UV-C light, COVID-19, long-term care, infections, respiratory