Self-cleaning, anti-viral coating kills coronavirus in seconds
Daily MailSelf-cleaning and anti-viral doorknobs that are able to kill the coronavirus in seconds could be a reality in the coming weeks. A British company called Copper Clothing, which is selling a 'Washable and Reusable Copper Infused KN99 Face Mask' for £29.99, claims it has the technology to potentially destroy the virus on a surface almost instantly Coronavirus survives on surgical masks for up to SEVEN days SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic ravaging the world, can survive on surgical face masks for up to seven days, scientists claim. A piece of research from Hong Kong found 'a significant level of infectious virus could still be detected on the outer layer of a surgical mask' after seven days. Dr de Cogan said copper and silver have already shown promise when it comes to killing the virus, meaning that people who touch these surfaces are unlikely to pick it up on their hands. A British company called Copper Clothing, which is selling a 'Washable and Reusable Copper Infused KN99 Face Mask' for £29.99, claims it has the technology to potentially destroy the virus on a surface almost instantly.
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