Should You Use UV Light to Fight COVID at Home?

Ultraviolet technology has been used for years to zap viruses and bacteria, and there's new interest in using it in offices, schools, and restaurants to reduce coronavirus transmission. You also can buy UV products for home use. But are they effective?

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