In the wake of coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic outbreak, the health department of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) conducted an intensive sanitation drive in market areas. The civic body on Saturday sanitised the market areas such as Yashawant Place, Sarojini Nagar, Khanna market, Lodhi Colony, Khan Market, Pandara market, Connaught place and Shanker market using disinfectant on shoulder mounted Knapsack pumps and vehicle mounted pumps.
A senior NDMC official said that special focus is being given to disinfect public places like Mother Dairy milk, Safal Vegetable, taxi and bus stands, public toilet units, NDMC buildings etc.
“Residential areas and public buildings are also being focused extensively and horticulture tankers with hypochlorite solution have been deployed in NDMC area for disinfection of Residential areas and clusters. Besides, regular sanitization of NDMC waste collection vehicles and transfer station is also being carried out,” he said.
NDMC has ensured adequate personal protective equipment (PPE ) like Gloves and Masks to its Safai Karamcharis, the official said.