The city government of the National District (ADN) announced it is implementing a novel system of disinfecting tunnels to try to counteract the spread of the coronavirus and bacteria. People have to walk through the tunnel before entering the market.
City Mayor David Collado, whose term ends on 24 April 2020, was present for the installation of the first tunnel at the Villa Consuelo fresh produce market on Sunday, 12 April. Collado said that this is the first of 10 tunnels that will be installed in markets and points of great confluence of people in the capital. Mayor Collado says that the procedure does not exclude the obligatory use of masks, gloves and social distancing, and washing of hands, and other preventive measures.
The system is certified by the US National Science Foundation (NSF). The effort is funded by several companies, including Grupo SID, Grupo Rizek, United Capital and the private office Juan Vicini Lluberes.
Another 10 tunnels will be installed from 13 to 18 April. To enter the markets and stores, people need to remain 10-20 seconds inside. The disinfection gives protection for up to 12 hours from any type of virus.
The city government has been cleaning and disinfecting food markets with special brigades.
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Listin Diario
13 April 2020