A US health worker covers his eyes from the sunlight while leaving the Baltimore VA Medical Centre. Photo: AP A US health worker covers his eyes from the sunlight while leaving the Baltimore VA Medical Centre. Photo: AP
A US health worker covers his eyes from the sunlight while leaving the Baltimore VA Medical Centre. Photo: AP
World /  United States & Canada

Coronavirus dies quickest in sunlight and humidity, US scientists say

  • Government researchers found ultraviolet rays had a potent impact on the pathogen, offering hope that its spread may ease over the summer
  • Trump said the findings should be interpreted cautiously as the study awaits external evaluation

Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse

Updated: 8:13pm, 24 Apr, 2020

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A US health worker covers his eyes from the sunlight while leaving the Baltimore VA Medical Centre. Photo: AP A US health worker covers his eyes from the sunlight while leaving the Baltimore VA Medical Centre. Photo: AP
A US health worker covers his eyes from the sunlight while leaving the Baltimore VA Medical Centre. Photo: AP
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