Coronavirus: Sports Institute sprays Hong Kong-invented disinfectant across entire facility to protect against Covid-19
- The Germagic Thyme coating is developed jointly by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and Chiaphua Industries Limited
- The Fo Tan sports academy houses up to 200 athletes and coaches who are unable to leave because of Hong Kong government restrictions
Hong Kong Sports Institute officials are hoping the application of a locally developed disinfectant will keep their elite athletes and coaches safe during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The entire Fo Tan facility was sprayed with Germagic Thyme over the weekend – an antimicrobial agent developed jointly by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), led by professor Yeung King-lun and Chiaphua Industries Limited.
“[We] have cooperated with HKUST in many aspects. We decided to use [the disinfectant] hoping
to enhance the prevention of the epidemic at the Sports Institute,” said Ron Lee Chung-man, the HKSI’s director of community relations and marketing. “We have applied the coating to all public areas of the Sports Institute and hope that all athletes and staff will have a safer training and working environment.”
Up to 200 athletes, coaches and staff are in the HKSI observing the Hong Kong government’s restricted movement rules and social distancing.