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Sunlight exposure degrades and reduces the longevity of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces

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Evidence from multiple studies and reviews indicates that sunlight exposure and solar radiation degrade SARS-CoV-2 and reduce its persistence and replication capacity on surfaces.

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How long do bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and viruses retain their replication capacity on inanimate surfaces? A systematic review examining environmental resilience versus healthcare-associated infection risk by "fomite-borne risk assessment".

2024 · cited by 17

The systematic review notes that replication capacity of pathogens on fomites is affected by UV-light and sunlight exposure.

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Associations between meteorological factors and COVID-19: a global scoping review.

2024 · cited by 4

Experimental studies on SARS-CoV-2 consistently show that solar radiation negatively affects virus viability.

Solar simulated ultraviolet radiation inactivates HCoV-NL63 and SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses at environmentally relevant doses

2021 · cited by 1

Research demonstrates that solar-simulated ultraviolet radiation effectively inactivates SARS-CoV-2 and reduces its infectivity.

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