Disinfection tunnels: potentially counterproductive in the context of a prolonged pandemic of COVID-19

Biswal, Manisha; Kanaujia, Rimjhim; Angrup, Archana; Ray, Pallab; Singh, Shubh Mohan

doi:10.1016/j.puhe.2020.04.045

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“…Usually, these tunnels spray the disinfectant chemicals through nozzles arranged in a way to shower the complete body. The ideal disinfectant chemical to be used in these gates or tunnels should be non-volatile, non-toxic, odorless, colorless, quick spray, harmless to skin and other body parts in compliance with all health and safety regulations (Biswal et al 2020 ). Walkthrough gates or tunnels should be automatically activated using a passive infrared sensor to detect movement and measure a person’s body temperature (Fig.…”

Section: Smart Disinfection Tunnelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Digital Technologies that Could Be Applied for Prescreening in the Mining Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Atif

Cawood

Mahboob

2020

Trans Indian Natl. Acad. Eng.

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The novel COVID-19 (coronavirus disease of 2019) pandemic has caused global havoc and impacted almost every aspect of human life and the global economy. The mining industry is not immune to such impacts. The pandemic has accelerated the need for digital transformation in the mining industry and in the era of the fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR), there is further application of digital technologies in the early detection and prescreening of emerging infectious and viral diseases to keep mining areas and communities safer and less vulnerable. This paper aims to explore the application of smart digital technologies that could be applied for detection, prescreening and prevention of COVID-19 in the mining industry. The study will contribute, firstly, to demonstrate the utility and applications of digital technologies in the mining industry and, secondly, the development of a body of knowledge that can be consulted to prevent the spread of the disease in the mining industry.

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Section: Smart Disinfection Tunnelsmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Role of Digital Technologies that Could Be Applied for Prescreening in the Mining Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Atif

Cawood

Mahboob

2020

Trans Indian Natl. Acad. Eng.

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“…In addition to the sanitization processes listed above, public places have seen sprouting of sanitization chambers or disinfection tunnel. Although this is not a preferred public space sanitization mode as explained by Biswal et al ( 2020 ). The disinfection tunnel can be installed at crowded public places such as shopping malls, vegetable markets, hospitals, industry, etc.…”

Section: Space Sanitizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The design of tunnel in such a way that it even allows a man ridded on two-wheelers. There are two type of tunnel has been developed (Biswal et al 2020 ): (i) a static type tunnel in which person stays inside the tunnel for 10–15 min and a disinfectant sprayed from the nozzle, (ii) a dynamic type of disinfectant tunnel where individuals walk in 16–25 ft long passage and disinfectant is sprayed throughout the path. The spray used in the tunnel is sodium hypochlorite solution (Biswal et al 2020 ).…”

Section: Space Sanitizationmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…There are two type of tunnel has been developed (Biswal et al 2020 ): (i) a static type tunnel in which person stays inside the tunnel for 10–15 min and a disinfectant sprayed from the nozzle, (ii) a dynamic type of disinfectant tunnel where individuals walk in 16–25 ft long passage and disinfectant is sprayed throughout the path. The spray used in the tunnel is sodium hypochlorite solution (Biswal et al 2020 ). Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratory developed ‘Personalised Sanitization Enclosure’ working with mist spray of chemical solution (DRDO 2020 ).…”

Section: Space Sanitizationmentioning

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“…This report did not find any evidence for the effectiveness of sanitization tunnels. Biswal et al ( 2020 ) warms against developing complacence and avoidance of other difficult and cumbersome modes of sanitization especially due to excessive use of disinfection tunnel.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Sanitization During and After COVID-19 Pandemic: A Short Review

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Yadav

2020

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Sanitization is a preventive and strategic method to contain the spread of SARS-CoV2. Since there is no foolproof method to tackle the present COVID-19 pandemic, sanitization has a central role to play. The present article briefly reviews various methods of sanitization for individuals, surfaces and ambience. The article reviews different approaches toward sanitization and examines the historicity of the methods employed.

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Ethics for integrating emerging technologies to contain COVID ‐19 in Zimbabwe

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Zimbabwe is among the countries affected with the coronavirus disease (COVID‐19) and implemented several infection control and measures such as social distancing, contact tracing, regular temperature checking in strategic entry and exit points, face masking among others. The country also implemented recursive national lockdowns and curfews to reduce the virus transmission rate and its catastrophic impact. These large‐scale measures are not easy to implement, adhere to and subsequently difficult to practice and maintain which lead to imperfect public compliance, especially if there is a significant impact on social and political norms, economy, and psychological wellbeing of the affected population. Also, emerging COVID‐19 variants, porous borders, regular movement of informal traders and sale of fake vaccination certificates continue to threaten impressive progress made towards virus containment. Therefore, several emerging technologies have been adopted to strengthen the health system and health services delivery, improve compliance, adherence and maintain social distancing. These technologies use health data, symptoms monitoring, mobility, location and proximity data for contact tracing, self‐isolation, and quarantine compliance. However, the use of emerging technologies has been debatable and contentious because of the potential violation of ethical values such as security and privacy, data format and management, synchronization, over‐tracking, over‐surveillance and lack of proper development and implementation guidelines which impact their efficacy, adoption and ultimately influence public trust. Therefore, the study proposes ethical framework for using emerging technologies to contain the COVID‐19 pandemic. The framework is centered on ethical practices such as security, privacy, justice, human dignity, autonomy, solidarity, beneficence, and non‐maleficence.

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Disinfection tunnels: potentially counterproductive in the context of a prolonged pandemic of COVID-19

Cited by 16 publications

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The Role of Digital Technologies that Could Be Applied for Prescreening in the Mining Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The Role of Digital Technologies that Could Be Applied for Prescreening in the Mining Industry During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Sanitization During and After COVID-19 Pandemic: A Short Review

Ethics for integrating emerging technologies to contain COVID ‐19 in Zimbabwe

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