The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) in the U.S. and lighting company Signify published press releases to state the importance of lighting under the threat of COVID-19 pandemic.

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NEMA and members of its Lighting Systems Division addressed that lighting and lighting system manufacturers are essential businesses and requested that all government agencies should exclude lighting and lighting systems device manufacturers from stay-home policy to fully support the requirement of public’s needs for lit, safe, and secure environments.

Signify also highlight the importance of light when fighting the coronavirus outbreak. The company stressed the essential applications of UV radiation in disinfection for hospitals and other public areas. In addition, when millions of people worldwide are confined at home, lighting becomes even more critical for improving the wellbeing of individuals by regulating their circadian rhythm.

Horticulture lighting is valued as well for supporting food production in urban areas to reduce imports food supply when the majority of cross-country transportation is halt.