The study came under increased scrutiny after President Trump suggested last week during a press briefing that the virus could be treated with sunlight, as well as whether disinfectants could be used to treat the virus in humans.ĭuring last week’s briefing, William Bryan, acting DHS Science and Technology under secretary, discussed the experiments in which, he said, disinfectants like bleach and isopropyl alcohol quickly killed the virus.
There is no written report as yet, although the results are being submitted for peer review and publication in scientific journals, a DHS spokesperson told CNN.ĭHS’ Science and Technology Directorate has been studying the impacts of environmental conditions on the coronavirus, particularly the impacts of temperature, humidity, and sunlight on the virus. The Department of Homeland Security study on the effects of heat and sunlight on the coronavirus is undergoing the process for peer review and publication in scientific journals, according to the department. William Bryan, head of science and technology at the Department of Homeland Security speaks during the daily briefing of the coronavirus task force at the White House in Washington, DC on April 23. He said restaurants and retail spaces could let customers inside, but only at 25% capacity, and people must adhere to social distancing guidelines from the CDC. Ron DeSantis said certain businesses throughout much of the state will reopen. Some background: Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties are not participating in the first phase of Florida’s reopening, which begins Monday. “There is light at the end of this Covid-19 tunnel, working differently and that’s why this is a new normal working groups are focused on,” Gimenez said. Gimenez said it will not be “business as usual.” He said gatherings of 10 or more people will be prohibited and face coverings will be required in most cases. Parks, boating and waterways, and golf courses are open to the public for limited use by individuals and families as long as they follow current guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Florida Department of Health, according to the Miami-Dade County’s website. There will be zero tolerance for people who do not practice social distancing or for those who do not wear masks at our parks and golf courses, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said during a news conference on Friday. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg/Getty Images Carlos Gimenez, mayor of Miami-Dade County, speaks during a news conference in Miami, Florida on April 27.
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