Disinfectant tunnels closed in Tirupur and Coimbatore

TNN | Updated: Apr 13, 2020, 09:01 IST

COIMBATORE: In the wake of health experts raising concerns about the efficacy of disinfectant tunnels, all such structures across Tirupur and Coimbatore have been closed.
Tirupur, where the first disinfectant tunnel came up in the state, shut its facility on Saturday, while a few more tunnels in Coimbatore were closed on Sunday. Health officials said they have told people visiting markets to wash their hands, wear masks and maintain physical distance.
Last week, health experts expressed concern about the efficacy and safety aspects of the disinfectant tunnels during a meeting with chief minister Edappadi K Palaniswami. They pointed out that chemicals like sodium hypochlorite used in these tunnels have no effect on the coronavirus if used in low quantity, and are harmful if used in higher portions. Given the low quantity of chemicals used in these tunnels, they have no anti-viral effect and give a false sense of safety to the public, health experts had warned.