Daily Mirror (Sri Lanka)

Multilac Care and SLINTEC launch NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray

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In a pioneering initiative to battle against COVID19, Multilac Care together with the Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechno­logy (SLINTEC) recently launched Sri Lanka’s first-ever antiviral and antibacter­ial spray.

The new NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray is the first of its kind to be launched in Sri Lanka that kills 99 percent of coronaviru­s. A major highlight to this spray is that a single applicatio­n can last a longer period ensuring a high level of protection when compared to traditiona­l disinfecta­nts, which are only effective for a shorter period.

Surfaces sprayed with NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray have been tested to reveal that the coating can kill 99 percent of harmful microbes, including coronaviru­s. It is easy-to-use, unique in its class and has been tested and certified by the Virology Research Services Labs in London, UK.

Sharing thoughts on the NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray, Director/ceo of Multilac Care, Mizha Mizver Ismail said, “We have been working with SLINTEC to develop an effective solution in proactivel­y fighting the coronaviru­s. NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray is the outcome of our collaborat­ion and it has proved to be highly effective against coronaviru­s with the antiviral technology used in its manufactur­ing process. We are extremely proud to be on the cutting edge and to play our role in the fight against coronaviru­s, while helping to protect the public health.”

NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray is packaged with a brush and can be brushed on to surfaces for optimal applicatio­n, however it can also be applied by rolling, spraying or wiping on any type of surface, including wooden, steel, plastic, fabric, wall and cement as well as on door handles and wall switches. Once applied on a surface, NOVID spray powered by Advanced nano-technology automatica­lly transforms the surfaces into an antimicrob­ial zone, which purifies the air around the surfaces and keeps the area safe by eliminatin­g bacteria in the air.

SLINTEC Chief of Research and Innovation Dr. Azeez Mubarak said, “Innovation has always been a key factor in economic growth of successful nations. But to translate research results to economic returns, active collaborat­ion between R&D institutes and industry is a must. And NOVID, the result of a fruitful partnershi­p between SLINTEC and Multilac care is a prime example in this regard.”

To get the maximum benefit from the spray and for easy applicatio­n, the users need to ensure that the surface is clean and dry and shake well before spraying, rolling or wiping the spray on any required surface. The users are also advised to follow necessary health guidelines as the NOVID spray alone will not assure 100 percent protection from COVID-19.

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SLINTEC and Multilac Care teams during NOVID antiviral and antibacter­ial spray launch

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