Colloidal Silver Sprayed on Hong Kong Subways

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Colloidal Silver Sprayed on Hong Kong Subways

(NewsTarget)

 

 

Subway and train stations in London and other parts of the UK are

considering using a powerful, non-toxic colloidal silver disinfectant spray to

help

fend off the spread of the flu virus this winter after Hong Kong subways

recently announced its use of the spray.

The MTR company revealed this morning its plan to use nano silver-titanium

dioxide coating (NSTDC) spray on most surfaces on the Hong Kong metro rail

system. Roughly 2.5 million commuters ride the Hong Kong rail system every

day, and can easily spread colds and the flu through common surfaces.

 

 

The NSTDC disinfectant spray has been certified as effective at killing

wide ranges of bacteria, mold and viruses, including the H1N1 virus. MTR

announced it would be sprayed on all escalator handrails, Add Value machines,

the buttons on ticket issuing machines and all handrails and buttons in

elevators in the company's Hong Kong stations. The colloidal silver spray would

also be applied to all grab poles and straps within the trains.

 

 

" Germs and diseases are most commonly transmitted through the hands, " said

MTS safety and quality manager George Lee. " They pick up bacteria from

public surfaces, which may then be passed into our bodies if we rub our eyes,

nose or mouth before washing our hands. "

 

 

A spokesman for Transport for London (TfL) said London Underground is in

the process of developing anti-flu measures with the UK government and other

agencies, including the possibility of using NSTDC spray in tube stations.

 

 

" We are in regular contact with other metro networks from cities around

the world, including MTS in Hong Kong, and we share the best practices and

technological innovations. We would, of course, be interested in any measures

which could be shown to be effective, " the TfL spokesman said.