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UV Light Might Keep the World Safe From the Coronavirus—and Whatever Comes Next
Sep. 28, 2020 - IEEE Spectrum
If researchers can build better UV-C lights, they will be frontline weapons against the next pandemic.
Waterloo Region technologies selected for COVID-19 disinfection robot investment
Sept. 2020 - FedDev Ontario
Violet, a new disinfection robot developed by PrescientX, will be used to disinfect target spaces without putting sanitation workers at risk of exposure to COVID-19.
Cambridge company’s robot offers high-tech disinfection
Aug. 30, 2020 - The Record
Barry Hunt has a vision for how the world will soon deal with disinfection.
Canada Enlisting Robots In The Fight Against COVID-19
Jul. 7, 2020 - Clearpath Robotics
On March 11th of this year, the World Health Organization confirmed that the COVID-19 outbreak had become a global pandemic.
NGen Supports Manufacturing of Disinfection Robots
Jul. 6, 2020 - GLOBE NEWSWIRE
NGen investments target health and safety solutions for patients and employees.
Thank you, Prescientx
Apr. 19, 2020
The Honourable Mayor of Cambridge, Kathryn McGarry, expresses thanks for the contribution Prescientx is making to fight the CoVID19 pandemic.
New Device to Disinfect 500 N95 Masks Per Hour
Mar. 30, 2020 - Medgadget
Prescientx, an Ontario, Canada firm, has just started taking orders for a device that can rapidly disinfect N95 masks using ultraviolet (UV) light.
Local companies step up to help frontline workers
Mar. 29, 2020 - CTV News Kitchener
Companies in Waterloo Region are ramping up production to assist with the shortage of medical supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cambridge company building N95 mask disinfection units
Mar. 28, 2020 - Kitchener Today
With the looming shortage of N95 masks, a medical startup is working on technology to disinfect masks for reuse.
"Panic Shopping" cripples warehouse supply
Mar. 19, 2020 - CHCH News
While panic shopping has cleared store shelves of toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and cleaning wipes, warehouses that normally supply those products are just as empty.
CEO Today Global Awards 2020
Mar. 1, 2020 - CEO Today Magazine
Barry Hunt is President & CEO of Prescientx, the global leader in Engineered Infection Prevention.
Importance of infection prevention hits home for Prescientx CEO
Jan. 17, 2020 - Waterloo Region Record
Cambridge company specializes in technology to prevent healthcare-acquired infections
Norview Lodge has seen the light
Dec. 19, 2019 - Simcoe Reformer
UV devices help reduce sickness, infection.
Collingwood hospital first in Canada to have self-sanitizing patient rooms
May 10, 2019 - Bradford Today
UV light, ozonated water, copper-infused surfaces, and titanium dioxide have all come together to make Canada's first self-sanitizing patient room and bathroom at Collingwood General and Marine Hospital.
Collingwood General and Marine Hospital keeps it clean with new technology
May 10, 2019 - CTV News Barrie
Collingwood's hospital just opened its first patient room aimed at stopping the spread of dangerous bacteria.
High-tech upgrades set Collingwood's hospital apart in the world
Jan. 27, 2019 - Collingwood Today
CGMH will be the first hospital in the world to provide self-sterilizing rooms.
'Nothing can live on copper': Ontario hospital fights bacteria with high-tech toilet seats
Jan. 23, 2019 - CBC News
New technology could reduce the risk and spread of infection.