Britain has been advised to use low-cost disinfectant spray to hold and prevent the outbreak in the country. The suggested spray has already shown improved results in COVID-hit nations like the UAE, South Korea and China.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved of hypochlorous acid, which is colorless and has a water-like form. Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is proven to be harmless to flora and fauna and in addition is much more effective in terms of disinfection to kill germs and viruses in comparison to bleach. The same spray has been used all over the UAE, including the bus stations, metro and tram stations, and in airports, malls and cinemas.

Hypochlorous acid has been an integral part of UAE’s national disinfection and sterilization program and played a chief role in South Korea’s strategy to eradicate the novel coronavirus from the nation since early March. Globally, South Korea has a very insignificant rate of coronavirus cases. Workers on the front-line in the country stepped in booths and were sprayed the disinfectant chemical by the end of their shift.

However, the UAE has adopted various other innovative practices of spraying the disinfection chemical on people. One of the popular methods the country has taken in is the use of sterilization gates. These gates are available everywhere from government offices, mall entrances, hospitals and supermarkets. A major advantage of the disinfection gates is that they are automated and do not require human control to disinfect people or surfaces.

Experts in the healthcare industry suggest spraying the disinfectant on people as they walk through the arched metal detector during entry in places across the UK. By implementing this method, the nation can ensure security in workplaces, educational facilities and entertainment sectors to keep its citizens safe and protected.

The UK government only allowed official trials of the chemical earlier this week for the battle against Covid-19. Darren Reynolds, professor of health and environment at the University of the West of England told The Daily Mail: “If we used HOCl from the very start. The difference would be huge, however it’s not too late, yet.”