Though ultraviolet light cannot be used in or on the human body to cure Covid-19, it is an effective tool that has been in use for decades in hospitals and operating rooms to sterilize surfaces. Technological breakthroughs in UV light could become a key tool used to help stop the spread of Covid-19.
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Francisco Gimeno - BC Analyst UV light is known as a tool to sterilise hospital surfaces. Can we possibly use to stop spread of viruses or Bacteria beyond hospitals? Theoretically, yes. We should make sure first, however, that this solutions won't damage humans. As radioactivity, must be used in a controlled way. Despite of this, we will see surely developments on this working for our protection.