Airocide’s cutting-edge technology, developed for NASA, is said to combat Covid-19 and other problematic airborne pathogens.

The South African restaurant and hospitality industry is once again bracing itself for the impact of a Covid-19 wave during peak summer season as a new variant, Omicron, was identified last month.

 According to scientists and the World Health Organization, Covid-19 spreads mainly when “aerosols or droplets containing the virus are inhaled or come directly into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. The virus can also spread in poorly ventilated and/or crowded indoor settings, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. This is because aerosols remain suspended in the air or travel farther than 1 metre (long-range)”.

So what can restaurants do to improve their ventilation and airflow and thereby minimise – or even eliminate – any risk to patrons?

Well, earlier this year 3Sixty Biopharmaceuticals signed a deal for the exclusive distribution of the Airocide® consumer and commercial air purification systems within the continent of Africa.

3Sixty is one of the largest black owned companies in South Africa with a primary focus on the market that addresses the healthcare crisis due to the global pandemic. They believe that Airocide’s cutting-edge technology, which was developed for NASA, combats Covid-19 and other problematic airborne pathogens and provide a vital safety solution for a variety of facilities including restaurants, hotels, cold storage units, schools, etc.

According to Airocide, the technology inside each air sanitation unit kills more than 99.99% of airborne pathogens and VOCs (volatile organic compounds) that pass through its processors. “Airocide completely mineralizes threats and converts them to trace amounts of carbon dioxide and water vapour. The airflow our commercial air purification units emit is free of pathogens and odours. What’s more, airflow in your facility from Airocide has NO EMISSIONS, harmful gasses or ozone,” the company says.

The air sanitation units can easily be placed in a facility where they will be most effective.

Airocide says its commercial air purification can also be the difference between spoiled produce and significantly extended shelf life.

“Ethylene gas causes produce to rapidly ripen and spoil. This can result in stale, odorous air in your storage facility. Organic supermarkets, food processing facilities, cold storage units, and food banks can rely on Airocide’s air purification to dramatically improve the air and airflow and keep produce fresh without compromising their organic composition.

For more information visit https://AirocideAfrica.com/

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