Application of electromagnetic field energy in disinfection cabins for prevention and reduction of spread of viral infections

Abstract

The article suggests the use of disinfectants (disinfection cabins) for prevention and reduction of the spread of viral infections (EMF energy is applied there which is harmful to coronavirus strain and harmless to the human body). The analysis of publications on the influence of the electromagnetic field on bacteria and viral infections is given. The physical nature of EMF energy is presented, which is based on estimation of EMF energy in the surrounding space using the Poynting vector. A device for creating the energy load of low-frequency EMF is proposed in order to consider its harmful effect on coronavirus strains. The possibility of using disinfection cabins along with alternative methods of disinfection of premises is shown. The proposed use of disinfection cabin in railway transport will allow for safe disinfection of personnel, clothing and materials during mandatory medical examinations of employees and ensure the safety of train traffic. With successful results of the use of disinfection cabins, the procedure can be used to disinfect passenger traffic. The authors consider practical methods and tools for prevention and reduction of the risks of spread of the new coronavirus infection COVID-19 in JSC «Russian Railways». It is worth mentioning that with alternative methods of disinfection, there is not always the possibility of a person being in the room, which significantly complicates the disinfection procedure and affects the result.