Few events in our lifetimes have been as damaging as COVID-19. Too many families have suffered. Too many people have died. Even after a vaccine is approved, full recovery will take months.
But some lingering impacts are beneficial. Millions of people have rediscovered the beauty of nature and the comforts of home. Remote work and schooling have become useful options. And individuals have been reminded how important good hygiene is to their daily lives. The latter is a lesson that will not fade with the virus.
Indeed, the pandemic has placed an increased focus on the value of regular cleaning of public spaces and federal research into chemicals that can kill the coronavirus on surfaces. The Environmental Protection Agency’s List N has become the world’s leading guide to disinfectants that are effective against the virus.
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