Scientists from Veliko Turnovo invented UV lamp that kills viruses

An invention of scientists from the Bulgarian city of Veliko Turnovo can help in the fight against the coronavirus. It is an ultraviolet lamp that kills germs and viruses in a person's nasopharynx. Scientists from the city are adamant that if their development receives a patent and becomes available to all, it could be one of the most serious weapons against Covid-19.

Petko Ganchev, a scientist, says that the lamp can help in the treatment of Covid-19 in the first days before the virus has passed through the nasopharynx to the lungs. It can also be used for prevention.

At the basis of the invention is ultraviolet light, which has been shown to kill all microbes in the body. According to scientists, the lamp can help in the treatment of both adults and children, and in addition to treating the coronavirus, it can also help with seasonal flu.

Petko Ganchev explained it can be adjusted for how deep in the throat it can go, depending if it is used by an adult or child.

The scientists say they already have a proposal from Shanghai University for mass production.

Petko Ganchev: "They want to make 1 million a month. In order to reduce this panic and fear among the people. "

The documents for the invention have already been filed with the Patent Office and are awaiting approval in a second stage.