UV light robot destroys coronavirus in 2 minutes

Japan distributor Terumo eyes broader sales for hospital disinfection

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Automating disinfection would reduce the chances of human workers contracting COVID-19. © Reuters

JUNICHI OSHITA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- A machine that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect hospitals has been shown to deactivate the novel coronavirus in just two minutes, providing a potentially effective method of removing the virus from public spaces.

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