Yongsan-gu, Ultrafine Particle Mist Disinfection Device Rental Service

Water and chemical mixture compressed and sprayed in fog form over 5-10m... Chemical volume 4.5ℓ, cord length 10m... Deposit 10,000 KRW allows rental for up to 1 day

Ultrafine Particle Mist Disinfectant

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seongjanghyun) is implementing a rental service for ‘ultrafine particle mist disinfectors’ to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and reduce the disinfection cost burden on small local store owners.

The ultrafine particle mist disinfector is a device that mixes and compresses water and disinfectant to spray in a fog-like form. The district purchased 18 wired-type (220 volts) devices and distributed them to each neighborhood office on the 10th.

The device has a 700-watt (W) output and can spray mist approximately 5 to 10 meters. The disinfectant capacity is 4.5ℓ, and the power cord length is 10 meters.

Residents (including small store owners) who wish to rent the disinfector can inquire at their local neighborhood community center. By paying a deposit of 10,000 KRW, they can rent it for up to one day. However, to allow more people to use it, it is recommended to return it on the same day after use.

In addition to the ultrafine particle mist disinfectors, the district also distributed two compressed spray disinfectors (7ℓ) per neighborhood. These are mainly used by the neighborhood autonomous disaster prevention teams for local facility disinfection and are also rented to general residents when needed.

As of the 9th, there is one confirmed COVID-19 case and 20 people under self-quarantine in the area.

Over the past month, the district has conducted 2,326 disinfection activities and distributed 66,357 items such as masks and hand sanitizers to vulnerable groups. They are also providing Seoul-type emergency welfare supplies (worth approximately 100,000 KRW) to those under self-quarantine.

Since last month, the district has suspended or reduced operations of about 70% of multi-use facilities. However, emergency childcare for dual-income couples is allowed, and facilities such as the Startup Support Center, Job Plus Center, Yongsan Welfare Foundation, and Daycare Center continue to operate.

The district has also significantly strengthened access control at the district office building. Since the 28th of last month, 9 out of 11 existing entrances have been closed, with only 2 remaining open. The designated entrances are the main entrance of the civil service office on the 2nd floor (facing the plaza) and the rear entrance (facing the alley), each equipped with two fever detectors and two personal disinfectors.

From the 5th, the district office cafeteria has restricted use by outsiders. On the 8th, transparent acrylic partitions were installed on all 69 tables in the cafeteria to minimize contact among diners.

Seongjanghyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, said, “We will prevent the spread of community infection through the rental of disinfectors,” and added, “We ask residents to take the lead in practicing social distancing for the next two weeks.”

Disinfection Gate

Yongsan-gu Public Health Center Health Administration Division (☎2199-8365) or local neighborhood community centers

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