Streets of Hull city centre disinfected to help reduce spread of coronavirus

The streets of Hull city centre have been sprayed with disinfectant and more than 7,000 litres of water to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Hull City Council said the work was carried out ahead of a "staggered reopening" as the lockdown is eased.

Disinfectant was sprayed on shop fronts and street furniture in Queen Victoria Square and Jameson Street.

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The cleaning trial will also take part in Elmbridge Parade shop fronts in Annandale Road, east Hull.

Disinfactant was sprayed onto shop fronts and street furniture.Disinfactant was sprayed onto shop fronts and street furniture.
Disinfactant was sprayed onto shop fronts and street furniture.

Join our new coronavirus Facebook group for the latest confirmed news and advice as soon as we get it www.facebook.com/groups/yorkshirecoronavirusIt forms part of Hull City Council’s plans to encourage people to continue following public health advice and social distancing guidelines as the lockdown begins to ease.

Councillor Anita Harrison, portfolio holder for street cleaning services at the council, said: “We are taking steps to prepare the city centre for a staggered reopening to the public following Government guidelines.

“By cleaning popular areas, we are aiming to reduce the spread of Covid-19 and reassuring residents that the council is taking the appropriate measures to ensure the safety of the public.”

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The cleaning trials will took place from 5am to 7am on Thursday (May 14).

The streets of Hull have been cleansed ahead of the easing of lockdown rules.The streets of Hull have been cleansed ahead of the easing of lockdown rules.
The streets of Hull have been cleansed ahead of the easing of lockdown rules.

A total of eight staff carried out the work while observing social distancing rules.

Coun Harrison added: “We began cleaning and disinfecting street furniture in Trinity Lane last week and washed the street down using gully machines. A lot of water is used during the cleaning process, which is why we are taking the opportunity to do this whilst the shops are closed and footfall is low.”

Popular cycling routes will also be cleaned and upgraded to encourage residents to use this mode of transport.

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The cleaning programme will eventually be rolled out across all arterial routes and to the 52 shopping developments across the city.

Street furniture, such as benches and bins, were also cleaned.Street furniture, such as benches and bins, were also cleaned.
Street furniture, such as benches and bins, were also cleaned.

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