The Kare Lab launches screen protector offering effective protection against Covid-19 and other diseases
- The product, used on mobile devices, also shields users from bacteria and other microorganisms
- Company says it is the world’s first silver- and PET-based antiviral protector, accredited by international institutions
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The launch of a new screen protector for electronic devices comes at a time when Hong Kong is easing its social-distancing measures. However, the Omicron variant remains a more transmissible form of the coronavirus compared with previous mutations, while newer mutations of the virus may also be more transmissible.
The airborne virus poses a high risk to users of mobile devices, as respiratory droplets can land and survive on surfaces when an infected person sneezes or coughs. People may become infected when touching their eyes, nose or mouth after their hands come into contact with contaminated surfaces. Findings from a study conducted by universities in the United States in 2020 show the Covid-19 virus can survive on hard surfaces, such as plastic, for up to 72 hours.
Studies have shown that a mobile phone can be far more unhygienic than a toilet seat, with bacteria and viruses able to live on its surfaces for up to four days. Mobile phones are usually held close to the eyes, nose and mouth, where viruses can easily enter the body. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends cleaning and disinfecting surfaces frequently, especially those that are regularly touched. But rubbing down phones and tablets with alcohol wipes offers effective protection only when it is done frequently.
The Kare Lab has launched a silver- and polyethylene terephthalate (PET)-based antiviral and antimicrobial screen protector specifically for iPhones and iPads, yet compatible with most smartphones and tablets. The company, which is a supplier of medical-grade protective gear to healthcare institutes and hospitals globally, says the screen protector is a hassle-free and effective solution that offers around-the-clock protection against bacteria and certain viruses, including coronaviruses.
Made by employing cutting-edge technology in South Korea, the product is the world’s first and only screen protector to be accredited with ISO 21702 certification, as well as that from CE (Europe) and FDA (US), according to The Kare Lab. The film protector’s efficacy and durability has been tested in field trials and laboratories independently in France, Japan and South Korea.
