"Air Conditioner, Use with Windows Closed and Ventilate Every 2 Hours" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] On the 27th, the government announced air conditioner usage guidelines related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Kim Kang-lip, the 1st Chief Coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, said at a regular briefing held at the Government Sejong Complex on the 27th, "As summer approaches and air conditioner use is expected to increase due to rising temperatures, we have prepared air conditioner usage guidelines considering the situations and environments of multi-use facilities."

The main content of the air conditioner usage rules is that in facilities where ventilation is possible, windows should be kept closed while using the air conditioner, but ventilation should be performed at least once every two hours.

However, in sealed facilities where ventilation is not possible, management is strengthened so that all users wear masks, and at least once a day disinfection is conducted, along with strict control of entry for symptomatic individuals.

Chief Coordinator Kim said, "When using air conditioners, indoor air is recirculated, and droplets may spread far due to the wind, so attention should be paid to ventilation and wind intensity."

Additionally, the government added guidelines on the 27th for nine daily life areas and multi-use facilities closely related to the public's daily life, such as visiting services, bank branches, and beaches, to the existing detailed guidelines for 31 types of facilities.

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