Ultrasound has potential to damage coronaviruses, study finds

(Massachusetts Institute of Technology) An MIT study suggests coronaviruses, including the virus that causes Covid-19, may be vulnerable to ultrasound vibrations. Simulations suggest ultrasound waves at medical imaging frequencies can cause the virus' shell and spikes to collapse and rupture.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news