Battling coronavirus: Prof Zularisam (left) holds a sample of the Diaclean Pera Sterilant.
RESEARCHERS from Universiti Malaysia Pahang (UMP) have produced a high-level disinfectant known as Diaclean Pera Sterilant to stem the transmission of Covid-19.
It contains peracetic acid – derived from food vinegar – that can kill 99.9% of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoa in 30 seconds, the varsity said in a statement.
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