Yangcheon-gu, Private Rental of Disinfection Equipment and Distribution of Sanitizers

Distribution of Disinfectants Recommended by Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Residents Must Bring Containers When Visiting Community Centers to Receive

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) is implementing a project to lend disinfection equipment to the private sector and distribute disinfectants to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the local community.

Yangcheon-gu operates a joint public-private quarantine team and a Village Love Quarantine Volunteer Group, conducting regular disinfection of various public facilities, senior citizen centers, daycare centers, and other vulnerable and multi-use facilities.

However, as requests for disinfection of private and individual facilities such as academies, restaurants, and apartment complexes are increasing, disinfection equipment will be lent and disinfectants distributed at the local community service centers so that residents can carry out disinfection on their own.

The disinfectant distributed at each community service center is a ‘sodium hypochlorite’ solution recommended by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, provided in a 500-fold diluted state so it can be used immediately upon receipt.

For safety during distribution, the community service centers provide ‘usage education’ covering instructions, hazards, and precautions for handling, and maintain a borrower registry to strictly manage the disinfectants.

Precautions during disinfection include ▲ not spraying disinfectant on used masks or outerwear for reuse ▲ wearing personal protective equipment such as KF94 or higher masks and gloves ▲ avoiding touching the face and eyes during cleaning and disinfection ▲ opening windows for ventilation ▲ spraying from a distance of about 30?50 cm with the nozzle aimed at the floor (spraying into the air is hazardous to the respiratory system) ▲ not reusing used masks and gloves.

If disinfectant contacts the skin, it may be harmful to the body, so contaminated clothes and shoes should be removed and the affected skin washed with soap and water for 15?20 minutes. If rash or skin irritation occurs, medical consultation is necessary.

Also, since the disinfectant contains bleach components, caution is needed as it may cause discoloration if it gets on clothing.

Residents who wish to receive support can contact their local community service center.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.