Islamabad airport is being disinfected to tackle coronavirus threat

A disinfection operation is under way at the Islamabad International Airport, the National COVID-19 Command and Control Centre announced on Monday.

The operation is being conducted under the supervision of the National Disaster Management Authority.

According to the NDMA, the disinfectant spray is safe for the ecology and is biodegradable. It clears all kinds of microbes within three to five minutes, the authority added.