Central Food Hall employs robot in coronavirus fight
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Thai supermarket Central Food Hall has begun using UV-C Disinfection Robots to sterilize stores in a move to combat coronavirus transmission.
The firm is the first supermarket in the region to implement disinfection robots, certified by the WHO and CDC to sanitize areas around 360 degrees to destroy more than 99.99 percent of all pathogens within seconds.
The robot is currently being deployed at Central Food Hall Central Chidlom while the store is closed. Plans are afoot to introduce robots at other Tops Market and Central Food Hall branches in the interests of employee and customer safety.
UV-C light is considered to be without harmful side effects on the food and products in the store. The technology has been in use for more than three years in Thai hospitals, factories, companies, hotels, schools and other places that need effective disinfection.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific Central Food Hall location is currently using the disinfection robot?
Which specific Central Food Hall location is currently using the disinfection robot?
The UV-C Disinfection Robot is presently deployed at the Central Food Hall Central Chidlom branch. It is being used while the store is closed to sterilise the premises effectively.
Q.Are there plans to introduce these robots to other supermarket branches?
Are there plans to introduce these robots to other supermarket branches?
Yes, plans are underway to implement these disinfection robots at additional Tops Market and Central Food Hall branches. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of both employees and customers.
Q.Does the UV-C light technology have any known negative effects on the food and products within the store?
Does the UV-C light technology have any known negative effects on the food and products within the store?
No, UV-C light is considered safe for store contents. The technology is believed to be without harmful side effects on the food and various products stocked in the supermarket.
Q.How long has this UV-C disinfection technology been in use in Thailand?
How long has this UV-C disinfection technology been in use in Thailand?
This UV-C light technology has been utilised for over three years in Thailand. It has been employed in various sectors including hospitals, factories, companies, hotels, and schools for effective disinfection.
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