Additional protection                  from viruses with

disinfection lighting

We’ve learned many lessons since the onset of the pandemic. Around the globe vaccination programs are running and measures are being taken protect people from the consequences of the virus. But we have also realised that some methods are more effective than others at preventing the spread of disease.

There is a growing consensus that the primary route for COVID-19 infection is airborne. That makes improving indoor air quality and ventilation one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of coming into contact with harmful pathogens. The number of air changes per hour (ACH) determines whether or not the indoor air is sufficiently filtered with clean air.

Ultraviolet radiation has enough energy to break down the chemical bonds between electrons and atoms. That’s why it can be harmful to eyes and skin (sunburn), but why it is also benefit for disinfecting surfaces and purifying air.

UV-C disinfection uses light to break down the chemical compounds in a micro-organism like bacteria, spores and viruses so they cannot multiply. Over the years, many hundreds of bacteria have been tested, and all of them respond to UV-C disinfection³ – including various coronaviruses. In laboratory tests, Signify’s UV-C light sources reduced SARS-CoV-2 virus infectivity on a surface to below detectable levels in as few as 9 seconds¹. A clear reason why UV-C light should play a key role in your COVID-19 protection strategy.