Ambrosiana Library officials noted that UVC technology is an important element in a total protection strategy that also includes unbreakable temperature-controlled display cases with sensors, a 24/7 surveillance system, state-of-the-art anti-intrusion technology, and an internal fire protection system.
After extensive research, we determined that Steril-Aire UVC technology offers the best option for preserving these 500-year-old documents against the potential ravages of mold and bacteria that travel through building air-handling systems,” said Giorgio Ricchebuono, president of the Cardinal Federico Borromeo Foundation, whose aim is to help the Ambrosiana Library to present and preserve its priceless cultural treasures. Read more
HEALTH authorities are cleaning air conditioning cooling towers in the Melbourne suburb of Footscray after an outbreak of legionnaires’ disease claimed a man’s life.
The man, aged in his 50s, died today at the Western Hospital.
There are another four known cases of the flu-like illness, with a 75-year-old woman remaining in Sunshine Hospital.
Two men, aged 56 and 69, and a 93-year-old woman have already been released after treatment at Western Hospital.