Photo taken on Feb. 12, 2020 shows a view of Shilipu Subway Station during morning rush hour in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
Disinfection will be conducted once an hour on all security devices, gate machines, ticketing machines, handrails, and lifts on all metro lines.
BEIJING, Feb. 25 (Xinhua) -- Metro lines in Beijing will further intensify disinfection to better curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, Beijing subway authorities said Tuesday.
Disinfection will be conducted once an hour on all security devices, gate machines, ticketing machines, handrails, and lifts on all metro lines, and public areas including restrooms and office areas will be disinfected five times a day.
People wearing face masks are seen in a subway carriage on Line Six during morning rush hour in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 12, 2020. Work and production has resumed gradually in enterprises, communities and malls, etc. in Beijing since Feb. 10 with comprehensive measures taken to prevent and control the epidemic caused by the novel coronavirus. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)
Trains will also be disinfected five times before departure and staff will disinfect the carriages before they return to the station.
Passengers are required to wear masks on board the train and keep a safe distance between each other. For those who insist on not wearing masks, staff will seek help from the police.
Beijing has been conducting daily disinfection and body temperature checks of passengers in 23 subways lines covering 405 stations since early February. ■