The Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) is all set to get the machines to disinfect public places “similar” to the ones which were used in Wuhan, China – the place where coronavirus originated.
Commissioner SMC, Gazanfar Ali said of the four machinesordered by the Corporation two will arrive on Sunday.
“These machines have a capacity to disinfect large areas inshortest possible time. They can spray in any direction and up to greaterlongitude,” he said.
Till now, the SMC, which is on the forefront in carryingdisinfection in the summer capital Srinagar, was using small machines.
The new machines can force the chemical mixed water into 360degree directions, covering several meters in radius, the Commissioner said.
“Through these machines, we will be able to not onlydisinfect roads and walls but also roofs and tops of structures. The quick andeffective disinfection process is important to break the chain and presence ofvirus,” the Commissioner said.
He said the SMC will receive two other machines shortly.
Meanwhile, with the surge in COVID-19 cases, the SMC haswidened its area of operation.
“As the virus continues to spread, control measures arebecoming more stringent. We appeal people to make lockdown a success. We areout to disinfect Srinagar,” said Secretary SMC, Muhammad Akbar Sofi.
On Saturday, additional men and machinery were pressed intoservice for sanitation of various areas. The special focus was given to theareas which reported fresh positive cases.
The drive was carried out in Chattabal area of Bemina andJawahar Nagar. The SMC teams carried on sterilization and fumigation in residentialhouses, their premises and even vehicles.
The Corporation is using a special chemical, QuaternaryAmmonium Chloride, highly recommended by World Health Organization, fordisinfection.
In a sudden spurt in the infection cases in Kashmir, sevenmore COVID-19 positive cases were reported from Valley on Saturday, takingtotal number of the cases to 21 in Kashmir.
The SMC Commissioner lauded “efforts” of the field staff inperforming their job
He said the field staff especially safaikaramcharies andsupervisors engaged in sterilization and sanitation process were on theforefront to defeat the COVID-19.