It is not currently feasible to test Airora technology against SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Airora's patented technology creates a 'Hydroxyl Cascade' which is known to destroy all human pathogens, both viruses and bacteria. Our technology has been demonstrated in multiple  leading independent testing facilities to quickly, efficiently and safely destroy human pathogens, both viruses and bacteria, in the air and on surfaces. 

Hydroxyl Radicals, often called 'nature's detergent', are lethal to both pathogenic viruses and bacteria (gram –ve & +ve), for example MRSA, C. difficile, Salmonella, Norovirus, cold and flu viruses, and coronaviruses. NASA even deployed hydroxyl air purification against Anthrax.

As well as destroying airborne pathogens, hydroxyl radicals strip them, layer by layer, from smooth exposed surfaces. 

Hydroxyls kill bacteria, viruses and mould spores by reacting with the lipids and proteins in their thin, delicate cell wall causing lysis (breaking down of cell membranes). Pathogenic viruses suffer from oxidation of cell surface structures, losing their receptors and thus being rendered inactive.

Airora's technology was tested for efficacy against pathogens by the UK Government’s Health Protection Agency at Porton Down, where it was demonstrated to kill 99.9999% of MS2 Coliphage (a test surrogate for pathogenic respiratory viruses) in an 18-cubic-metre testing chamber in less than 5 minutes. MS2 is in fact 7 to 10 times more resistant to denaturation than a coronavirus. Like coronaviruses, it is a positive sense single-stranded RNA virus.

Other safety and efficacy tests have been successfully performed in labs as well as real world settings (a coffee shop, care home, and cinema), by institutions such as the UK Building Research Establishment (BRE), the University of Ottowa, and the FDA Laboratory in Rochester, NY.

For detailed testing data, read our whitepaper on the Testing and Verification of Airora’s Patented Technology.

To learn more about how Airora destroys different types of pollution, including viruses, read our whitepaper The Chemistry of Hydroxyl Radical Air Cleaning.

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 For The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak a pandemic. The WHO continues to be a trusted source of the latest information about this unprecedented situation, with frequent updates posted at who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 as well as via Twitter @WHO. 

Key advice from the WHO on minimising the spread of infection by SARS-CoV-2 includes:

• Wash your hands frequently
• Maintain a 1 metre (3 feet) distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
• Practice respiratory hygiene (e.g., cough into your elbow or a tissue, and dispose of tissues promptly)
• If you feel unwell, stay home until you recover
• If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

​The WHO also provides useful information about wearing a mask.

The UN has also just launched a new global multilingual portal for information on COVID-19: un.org/coronavirus

Health guidance on the COVID-19 pandemic is changing daily and varies by region, so please consult your local and national health authority for the most accurate information relevant to your circumstances.

Airora & Viruses

Airora's patented air purifying technology produces a cascade of Hydroxyl Radicals, often called 'nature's detergent'. Hydroxyls have been shown to kill all airborne bacteria and viruses that are known to harm people, including colds, flus, MRSA, C-difficile, Norovirus, and coronaviruses. As well as destroying airborne pathogens, hydroxyl radicals strip them, layer by layer, from smooth exposed surfaces. 

Airora's technology was tested for efficacy against pathogens by the UK Government’s Health Protection Agency at Porton Down, where it was demonstrated to kill 99.9999% of MS-2 Coliphage (a test surrogate for pathogenic respiratory viruses) in an 18m3 testing chamber in less than 5 minutes. Other safety and efficacy tests have been successfully performed in labs as well as real world settings (a coffee shop, care home, and cinema), by institutions such as the UK Building Research Establishment (BRE), the University of Ottowa, and the FDA Laboratory in Rochester, NY. For detailed results, read our whitepaper on the Testing and Verification of Airora’s Patented Technology.

The team behind Airora will soon be launching a personal wearable air purifier device, which can be worn during your commute, travel, or in public spaces. To receive the latest updates about this product, please register your email and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @AiroraPurifier.