Yeongdeungpo-gu Installs Hand Sanitizers at 215 Bus Stops

13 Local Village Bus Routes Disinfected 4-5 Times Daily, Totaling 15,000... Immediate Emergency Disinfection of Subway Stations and Trains Following Confirmed Case Routes

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) has completed proactive preventive measures, including placing hand sanitizers at 215 bus stops to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Following the prolonged trend of COVID-19, a large number of confirmed cases have recently occurred in the Seoul and Gyeonggi areas, and a Seoul city bus driver has also tested positive.

Since Yeongdeungpo-gu is included among the routes operated by these drivers, residents using the buses are feeling anxious.

In response to the persistent risk of COVID-19 infection in public transportation and public facilities, the district began proactive disinfection measures from the 22nd. From the 22nd to the 23rd, hand sanitizer stands were installed at all 215 village bus and city bus stops in the area.

Hand sanitizers have a significant preventive effect against COVID-19, eliminating over 90% of viruses with simple hand disinfection. This measure aims to block the spread of COVID-19 in the community by enabling residents to use hand sanitizers anytime and anywhere.

Additionally, since February when the COVID-19 situation began, the district has continuously carried out disinfection and sanitation work on public transportation and related multi-use facilities.

Daily disinfection and sanitation of the interiors of all 85 vehicles on 13 village bus routes in the area are conducted 4 to 5 times a day, with over 15,000 disinfection operations performed on village buses alone to date.

The district also conducts emergency disinfection of subway stations and trains visited by confirmed cases immediately upon confirmation of their movement paths, in close cooperation with Seoul Metro Corporation and station staff.

Disinfection work is carried out from at least once up to four times on escalator handrails, elevator buttons, restrooms, waiting rooms, platforms, and stairs?areas frequently touched by passengers?to thoroughly block the possibility of further infections.

Moreover, the district has established an emergency contact network between the district office and village bus officials to continuously monitor the disinfection status of all village bus routes daily and maintain and manage hand sanitizers through regular inspections.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “We are making every effort to implement proactive preventive measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on public transportation, which is the lifeline for citizens. We ask for active cooperation in using hand sanitizers and wearing masks when using public transportation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

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