No evidence to show disinfection chambers can reduce risk of Covid-19 infection

NSTnation There is no evidence to prove that the disinfection can reduce the risk of being infected by the deadly Covid19 virus.

Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the duration of between 20 and 30 seconds applied under this process was not enough for disinfection purposes.“And the chemical used in this process may also harm a person’s membrane mucosa such as the eyes and the mouth.

“Based on the evaluation by the Health Ministry, we do not recommend the use of disinfection box/chamber/tunnel/booth /partition or gate as a measure to reduce Covid-19 infection,” he told reporters here today.

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