Copper Surfaces Prevent Spread of Respiratory Viruses on Contact

Doctors and hospitals are constantly battling respiratory viruses ranging from pneumonia and the common cold to a host of recently emerged viruses, including those responsible for the deadly illnesses MERS and SARS.  Now, doctors have a new way to battle these deadly infections. Every year, an estimated 450 million people become infected with the virus that causes pneumonia. Four million of them die. Viruses that cause other lung ailments, including MERS and SARS, also concern...

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