The recognition that respiratory pathogens which cause COVID-19 were transmitted through airborne mechanisms was a critical insight into the nature of the disease and the need to decontaminate airborne spaces to eliminate these pathogens. From a technological perspective, the work by Dr. David Brenner and colleagues at Columbia University’s Center for Radiological Research in recent years is of immense importance in answering the question, “Can the virus that causes COVID be eliminated?” Their work on far-UVC light at lower wavelengths is proving that this technology is quite suited to the task.
Dr. Brenner was interviewed by WSWS about his research on Far-UVC and its impact on COVID-19. For the full interview, please visit: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/03/02/fjlq-m02.html.