NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The MTA announced on Monday they will use enhanced sanitary procedures to sanitize the agency's entire fleet as a precautionary measure against coronavirus.
The MTA's 6,714 subway cars, 5,700 buses and fleet of 1,341 dedicated Access-A-Ride vans will undergo sanitation every 72 hours.
The cleaning also includes Staten Island Railway's 64 cars, and Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North's over 1,100 cars.
"While we understand the concerns over the coronavirus, the reality is the risk in New York remains low," said MTA Chief Operating Officer Mario Péloquin. "We want our more than eight million customers and our employees to know that we are taking every precaution to ensure their safety, starting with sanitizing of the entire system."
Frequently used surfaces in stations, such as turnstiles, MetroCard and ticket vending machines, and handrails, will be disinfected daily. MTA will use EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed disinfectants.
Frequently used surfaces in stations, such as turnstiles, MetroCard and ticket vending machines, and handrails, will be also disinfected daily by EPA-approved and CDC-endorsed disinfectants, the MTA said.
Extended hours are being offered for employees to receive free flu shots at any MTA Medical Assessment Center.The MTA will also post PSA's across 3,600 subway screens, 2,000 bus screens and at 84 subway station street entrances and will continue to urge customers and employees to follow recommendations from the CDC:•Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.•Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.•Avoid close contact with people who are sick.•Stay home when you are sick.•Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.•Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.•Individuals who are experiencing symptoms and may have traveled to areas of concern or have been in contact with somebody who has traveled to these areas should call ahead to their healthcare provider before presenting for treatment.
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