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Does Sunlight Rapidly Destroy The Coronavirus

Does Sunlight Rapidly Destroy The Coronavirus?

Does sunlight rapidly destroy the coronavirus? A White House presentation on a mysterious government study says so — but some scientists have called for caution as we await more evidence.

An official from the Department of Homeland Security made the eye-catching announcement during President Donald Trump’s daily pandemic briefing Thursday, showing a dramatic reduction in the virus’ viability under the sun’s rays.

But the fact there are no further details about how the study was conducted has left some experts scratching their heads.

“It looks like someone did a test somewhere,” Benjamin Neuman, chair of biological sciences at Texas A&M

Sunlight Can Kill Coronavirus Within Minutes – US Dept

Sunlight Can Kill Coronavirus Within Minutes – US Dept

The United States Department of Homeland Security has revealed that sunlight could kill the Coronavirus within minutes.

New research from the DHS Science and Technology directorate found that high humidity, temperatures, and sunlight kills the virus in saliva droplets on non-porous surfaces and in the air.

According to DHS Science and Technology Advisor, Bill Bryan, “Our most striking observation to date is the powerful effect that solar light appears to have in killing the virus on surfaces and in the air.

“We’ve seen a similar effect as well where increasing the temperature and humidity or both is generally less favorable …