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As our country fights the COVID-19 pandemic, a lot of attention is shifting toward a tool utilized only in small pockets before: germicidal ultraviolet.

Germicidal UV can be very effective and beneficial when it's used correctly. UV-C can kill up to 99.9% of pathogens. But since this is a relatively new solution for many businesses like hotels, restaurants, and retail stores, we're going to explain a few ways that germicidal UV is used.

Ultraviolet (UV) radiation is getting a lot of attention in relation to COVID-19 because of its ability to kill pathogens like viruses and bacteria.

Killing germs is a priority right now as we are fighting the novel coronavirus and it will continue to be in the future as we look towards repairing the economy.

But not all types of UV are the same. 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, there is a serious need for temporary medical facilities. Hospital capacity has reached a tipping point. Temporary medical tents are popping up outside of hospitals, in designated drive-thru testing areas, and even in Central Park in New York City.

Right now, Regency Lighting is looking for ways to support critical infrastructure and industries, like healthcare systems, who are trying to stop the spread of the virus.

We will continue to update this article as we receive more information and better understand the impacts of COVID-19.

A coronavirus, specifically called COVID-19, is impacting communities around the globe. This is a serious situation that is impacting millions of people in different ways. 

Some of us are working from home (with kids). Some of us are currently not able to work. For others, business is booming. No matter the situation, companies are changing the way they operate.