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Coronavirus , ATCC VR-740 , strain 229E by Analytical Lab Group earlier this year . The VirusGuard demonstrated a 99.9 % reduction in viral titer upon contact of the virus on the paint film . The human coronavirus ( strain 229E ) is the first coronavirus strain identified in the family of viruses , linked to common cold symptoms and respiratory tract infections .
Silver Ion Technology proven to be effective against viruses related to respiratory diseases
The Nippon Paint VirusGuard utilises the Silver Ion Technology , that is also effective in mitigating the growth of viruses and bacteria such as the hand , foot and mouth disease ( HFMD ), influenza A ( H1N1 ), Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus , in addition to the human coronavirus ( strain 229E ), when in contact with the paint film . While the 229E strain is different from the coronavirus strain that is causing the current COVID-19 pandemic , respiratory diseases continue to impose an immense worldwide health burden and are among the most common causes of severe illness and death worldwide .
Safe for adults , children and even animals , the Silver Ion Technology prevents the spread of viruses and bacteria through a three-step approach :
• deactivation of the function of viruses and bacteria
• reducing its ability to multiply and reproduce and ;
• inhibiting its growth which ultimately causes the death of the bacteria and viruses
Silver Ion Technology prevents the spread of viruses and bacteria via a three-step approach
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