Gangbuk-gu Provides Free Rental of Eco-Friendly Disinfection Equipment for Daycare Centers and Kindergartens

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyum-soo) has decided to provide free rental of disinfection equipment that enables eco-friendly disinfection directly at daycare centers and kindergartens.

The district implemented this project to alleviate the growing anxiety among parents raising children as the likelihood of the novel coronavirus spreading within the community increases.

Moreover, as cases of temporary closures of infant and toddler facilities in other regions visited by confirmed patients and contacts are on the rise, proactive measures were necessary.

Currently, among the 174 daycare centers and kindergartens in the area, about 100 facilities have a capacity of 50 or fewer children. Through equipment rental, eco-friendly disinfection is now possible even for small-scale facilities with fewer than 50 children, which are exempt from mandatory disinfection under the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.

Applicant institutions can rent portable ultrafine particle sprayers and disinfectants from the public health center and conduct autonomous disinfection for three days. When applying, they can use the instruction manual distributed by the district, which includes equipment usage and safety management precautions. Toys, bedding, play items, daily necessities, and enclosed spaces such as restrooms are the primary targets for sterilization.

The district will expand the rental service until December this year to prevent not only the novel coronavirus but also other infectious diseases such as hand, foot, and mouth disease. Currently, three sprayers are available, and additional units will be secured depending on the demand for the service.

Gangbuk-gu Mayor Park Kyum-soo said, “Group facilities are highly exposed to cross-infection due to the shared use of various items and living spaces. Especially children have weaker immune systems and are at higher risk of infectious disease outbreaks, so we hope for active participation from related facilities.”

Institutions wishing to rent disinfection equipment can apply by phone (☎ 901-7709) or visit the Gangbuk-gu Public Health Center in person.

The district has also prepared local tax support measures for local businesses that temporarily close due to visits from confirmed COVID-19 patients or their contacts.

The support includes ▲extension of reporting and payment deadlines for taxes such as acquisition tax by six months (up to one year) ▲postponement of collection and delinquency measures for arrears within six months (up to one year) ▲tax investigation deferrals and local tax reductions if necessary.

For inquiries, contact Gangbuk-gu Office Tax Departments 1 and 2 (☎ 901-6472, 6522).

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