<p>Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal launched DuroKea, a series of hygiene products said to be capable of combating the Covid-19 virus spread.</p>.<p>The products developed by IIT Hyderabad researchers include an ethanol-based long-lasting surface disinfectant, “with one spray providing protection up to 35 days”, and a hand sanitizer, with one spray providing protection till next hand wash.</p>.<p>Other products include an instant antiviral coating spray for masks, which provide protection till discarding or washing with a single spray and an alcohol-free, long-lasting foam hand sanitizer for sensitive and baby skin.</p>.<p>DuroKea makers claim their products can instantly kill pathogens including the Covid-19 virus within 60 seconds.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/ran-out-of-vaccines-completely-andhra-cm-jagans-second-sos-to-pm-modi-in-a-week-975017.html" target="_blank">Read | 'Ran out of vaccines completely': Andhra CM Jagan's second SOS to PM Modi in a week</a></strong></p>.<p>“I am delighted to see that IITH researchers are doing notable research for the benefit of the society and environment,” Pokhriyal said during the products' virtual launch on Friday.</p>.<p>DuroKea antimicrobial products start at Rs 189, and kill 99.99 per cent germs instantly, leaving behind a protective nano-scale coating for up to 35 days, IITH said in a press statement.</p>.<p>The technology is developed by a team led by Dr Jyotsnendu Giri, associate professor in Biomedical Engineering and founder of the IIT incubated EaffoCare Innovation Private Limited.</p>.<p>“During this pandemic, IITH has delivered many solutions, including low-cost ventilators, effective masks, mobile apps and a quick Covid-19 test-kit. DuroKea is another such unique invention to come out of IIT-H to fight Covid-19,” said Professor BS Murty, IITH director.</p>
<p>Union Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhriyal launched DuroKea, a series of hygiene products said to be capable of combating the Covid-19 virus spread.</p>.<p>The products developed by IIT Hyderabad researchers include an ethanol-based long-lasting surface disinfectant, “with one spray providing protection up to 35 days”, and a hand sanitizer, with one spray providing protection till next hand wash.</p>.<p>Other products include an instant antiviral coating spray for masks, which provide protection till discarding or washing with a single spray and an alcohol-free, long-lasting foam hand sanitizer for sensitive and baby skin.</p>.<p>DuroKea makers claim their products can instantly kill pathogens including the Covid-19 virus within 60 seconds.</p>.<p><strong><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/national/south/ran-out-of-vaccines-completely-andhra-cm-jagans-second-sos-to-pm-modi-in-a-week-975017.html" target="_blank">Read | 'Ran out of vaccines completely': Andhra CM Jagan's second SOS to PM Modi in a week</a></strong></p>.<p>“I am delighted to see that IITH researchers are doing notable research for the benefit of the society and environment,” Pokhriyal said during the products' virtual launch on Friday.</p>.<p>DuroKea antimicrobial products start at Rs 189, and kill 99.99 per cent germs instantly, leaving behind a protective nano-scale coating for up to 35 days, IITH said in a press statement.</p>.<p>The technology is developed by a team led by Dr Jyotsnendu Giri, associate professor in Biomedical Engineering and founder of the IIT incubated EaffoCare Innovation Private Limited.</p>.<p>“During this pandemic, IITH has delivered many solutions, including low-cost ventilators, effective masks, mobile apps and a quick Covid-19 test-kit. DuroKea is another such unique invention to come out of IIT-H to fight Covid-19,” said Professor BS Murty, IITH director.</p>