Coronavirus: Inside the UAE’s disinfection drive – The National

Coronavirus: Inside the UAE’s disinfection drive – The National

After sunset each night, hundreds of men in masks and white hazmat suits work their way through the country's city centres, sprawling suburbs and small mountain towns, spraying disinfectant to limit the spread of coronavirus.. Since March 26, residents have remained in their homes each night from 8pm while the National Sterilisation Programme deep-cleans the streets.. "The world is changing and, in a way, the world now is post-corona," said Khaled Al Huraimel, the company's group chief executive. ". People will take much more care of keeping their cities clean, their communities clean and their personal hygiene.. More than 200 different types of vehicles are used during the 10-hour operation.. Disinfecting surfaces can stem the spread of the coronavirus and improve general sanitation.. "Right now, we cannot put anything at risk," said Mr Al Huraimel.. By the time the government began its national programme, Beeah was prepared.. "What's happening today in the world is people are more aware of keeping their cities clean," said Mr Al Huraimel. ". People must put rubbish in the bin, not next to it, to limit the spread of disease and workers' exposure to waste..