Bee’ah helps UAE fight against Coronavirus

Mariecar Jara-Puyod, Senior Reporter

The war against the minute yet deadly Coronavirus 2019 (COVID19) continues and in Sharjah, leading the blitzkrieg is Bee’ah, UAE’s integrated environmental, recycling and waste management company of over 7,000 employees.

Gulf Today remotely interviewed Bee’ah Outreach manager Hind Al Huwaidi on Monday and among others, she reminded everyone to ensure that cleanliness and hygiene are strictly observed inside residences and workplaces.

Bee’ah with its “non-operational staff on remote work using all the digital tools” for the non-disruption of the emirate-wide disinfection, waste management and city cleaning services “has been utilizing high-pressure spray cannons and city cleaning vehicles to sterilize the city streets, communal areas, public trash containers, playgrounds, benches and bus stops.

It launched a “professional disinfection service for government entities and large organizations to help them sanitize their workspaces and facilities.”

“We know the virus that causes COVID19 can survive in the environment for up to several days. So within your home, ensure you clean frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, light switches and table tops.”

Al Huwaidi cautioned on the possible complacency with regards “your wallet, keys and phone as these are often exposed to germs and the virus.”

On waste management which goes hand-in-hand with waste segregation as well as good sanitation: “I would like to remind all households and businesses to handle all potentially contaminated waste with caution and care. This is especially true of waste such as used tissues, used masks or used gloves (which) you should not mix with other waste.”

Al Huwaidi said those soiled items must be regularly thrown away in separate sealed bags.

“But remember too that all the packaging coming into your home could be a source of the virus, so dispose off it safely and promptly and wash your hands afterwards.”

Al Huwaidi highlighted the importance of keeping the Bee’ah personnel fit and healthy for their gargantuan task, following “all the necessary precautionary measures” in accordance with all the directives and guidance of the Ministry of Health and Prevention and taking into consideration all aspects of physical and mental health.