Germ-killing gateway to sanitise imported livestock introduced in Sharjah

The device aims to bolster Covid-19 safety measures in the emirate

A sanitisation gateway for imported livestock has been introduced in Sharjah.

A germ-killing gateway designed to sanitise livestock has been introduced at Khalid port in Sharjah.

The safety measure has been developed by the transportation department at Sharjah Municipality as part of efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.

A dozen similar devices - which are largely made out of recycled material - have been installed across the emirate to spray disinfectant on people passing through and to also sterilise small vehicles.

“It is the first of its kind, and is being used to spray disinfectants at livestock coming through the port of Khalid before being sent out to markets, as part of our efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus,” said Thabet Al Traifi, director general of Sharjah Municipality.

“Our goal is to preserve the health and safety of consumers and  to promote the culture of innovation among staff.

“It works automatically pumping spray from its tank to sprinklers on both sides when livestock passes through.”