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Far-UVC light: A new tool to control the spread of airborne-mediated microbial diseases

Innovative response

Far-UVC light: A new tool to control the spread of airborne-mediated microbial diseases

Specific issues addressed and anticipated impact

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-21058-w

Potential issues

Massive produccion of lamps to cover Hospitals and public spaces where people have access.

Level(s) of government:
  • National/Federal government
  • Regional/State government
  • Local government
  • Private Sector

Issues being addressed:

  • Patient care
  • Health and safety of responders
  • Information and practice sharing (with public and/or internal)
  • Resource management and mobilisation
  • Real-time data collection, sharing, and analysis
  • Public service delivery under new circumstances
  • Crowdsourcing solutions

Response contact:

[email protected]

Date Submitted:

22 March 2020