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Does uv light kill the sars-cov-2 virus? could there be coronavirus on sterilized razors and scissors at a barber?
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UV light: UVC can kill genetic material. Previous studies show it was effective in killing SARS virus. REF: https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20200327-can-you-kill-coronavirus-with-uv-light. Sterilization of razors and sissors depends on what substance is used and for how long.
Answered 5/16/2020
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