Why are ultraviolet lights not more commonplace if they are so effective at sanitizing?

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Wouldn’t it make sense to install UV lights in bathrooms? Over doors and possibly on door handles? I’ve seen wearable UV lights, but I don’t see it being worn by frontline personnel.
We have seen social distancing indicators, plexiglass dividers and masks become commonplace. I feel like UV light should also be more commonplace, but it isn’t. Why not?

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For the same reason it’s bad for germs, it’s bad for people too. When it’s aimed away from people it can be helpful, but wearing it or putting it over things that people touch or go through would sanitize at the expense of increased skin cancer rates

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