186 Apartment Complexes and 1,662 Elevators in Yeongdeungpo-gu Equipped with Antibacterial Films

Support for Copper-Based Antibacterial Films Effective in COVID-19 Prevention... Proactive Measures... Planned Installation in Elevators of Public Facilities Such as Kindergartens, Daycare Centers, and Schools

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Yeongdeungpo-gu (Mayor Chae Hyun-il) is supporting antibacterial films on elevators in all apartment complexes, kindergartens, daycare centers, schools, and public facilities within the district to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Elevators are narrow and enclosed spaces where people tend to gather closely, raising concerns about direct contact. Additionally, there is a risk of indirect contact through buttons, making elevators facilities with a high risk of infectious disease transmission.

Accordingly, as a proactive preventive measure, the district has initiated support for antibacterial films in apartment complexes, ensuring that these films are applied to 1,662 elevators operating across a total of 186 apartment complexes in the area.

The antibacterial film supported by the district contains copper components that inhibit the growth of viruses and bacteria and is specifically designed for elevator buttons. It is a patented product (Patent Application No. 10-1997000) and has passed tests conducted by the FITI Testing & Research Institute (an internationally accredited testing and certification body).

This antibacterial film can be easily applied to elevator buttons and has excellent durability, so the district expects it to provide continuous infection prevention effects rather than being a one-time measure.

The district plans to apply the antibacterial films not only to apartment complexes but also to elevators in kindergartens, daycare centers, and schools to protect infants and students vulnerable to viral infections. It will also be applied to elevators in public facilities with high resident traffic under the district’s jurisdiction.

Previously, the district placed 2,300 hand sanitizers in apartment complex elevators and took various proactive infectious disease prevention measures, such as checking the posting of infection prevention guidelines, recommending temporary closure of communal facilities, and inspecting the status of self-disinfection and availability of infection prevention supplies.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “To prioritize the health of children and students, we have distributed antibacterial films on elevators in all apartment complexes, childcare, educational institutions, and public facilities. We will continue to strengthen thorough quarantine activities to protect the health and safety of our residents.”

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