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Disinfection spraying against Covid-19 carried out by aircraft

Photo: BGNES

AN-2 aircraft of the agricultural aviation has carried out a disinfection spraying against the spread of Covid-19 over the residential district of "Raina Knyaginya" and 14 surrounding streets in the town of Yambol.

The measure was taken to decontaminate all points in the area quarantined on May 4, which are impossible to reach with other equipment. The used chemical is safe for people, plants, insects and animals, the municipal press center reported.

The plane has made two flights over the area in the early morning before people left their homes, spraying about 300 liters of the substance.



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