* Experts at Bullitt, based in the English city of Reading, have developed the first anti-bacterial phone in the world to stop the spread of germs, as the phone is called Cat S42, and it is the entry-level device that the company manufactures, and is designed to be durable, resistant and versatile, according to Russia Today.

 * The device can currently be purchased for £ 229 ($ 304), but models equipped with anti-microbial Biomaster technology will not be available until Spring 2021, and Bullitt hopes to bring the antimicrobial feature to other Cat phones later next year, including  That is the S52, which is priced at 380 pounds ($ 504), and the flagship S62 with thermal imaging, is priced at 599 pounds ($ 795).

 * While it does not effectively neutralize bacteria or viruses, including "Covid-19", it stops the spread and reproduction of pathogens, and by preventing microbes from reproducing, their numbers naturally diminish.  Bullitt claims that the "active antimicrobial agent Biomaster" reduces the number of bacteria by 80% within 15 minutes and 99.9% within 24 hours.

 * The makers of the powerful appliances say the device is completely waterproof and can be washed regularly with soap, water, disinfectants and even bleach to keep it clean, and Peter Cunningham, Vice President at Bullitt Group noted, "This is vital for those among our clients who work in a healthcare or social environment,"  And those who visit multiple sites for their jobs. "

 * He added: "Adding anti-microbial product protection to the Cat S42 is another precedent for Cat phones, and will make the Cat S42 safer for users, which is an important advantage in the current climate." So far, alcohol wipes are best suited for killing viruses on electronic devices.  There is a possibility of infection with the virus from the phone screen, but the infection is transmitted more through human contact.

 * The S42 is indicated to be water resistant to 1.5 meters (five feet) for 35 minutes.  Its gorilla glass and stainless steel casing is also unaffected by such drops, and it is immune to dirt, dust, extreme temperature fluctuations and vibration, and the CAT S62 Pro, the older brother of the S42, is an Android device with a stylish design and a FLIR thermal camera.

 * Thermal imaging is designed to give a detailed view of the heat coming from radiators or motors, however, phone makers say that thermal scanning capabilities can also be used to help screen for fevers, which may be caused by "Covid-1"