Japanese Pub Sprays Customers With Disinfectant As They Enter
BY THEREDNOW STAFF
The business that has the pub, Kichiro & Co, has an overall of 103 outlets throughout the nation – for now only one venue has been kitted out with the fancy new machine, but the company is wishing to be able to roll out the system to various other bars.
Before you obtain also jealous regarding our friends in Japan being able to have a cold one, it’s essential to aim out that the World Health Organisation (WHO) does not advise that individuals be sprayed with anti-bacterial as well as state it can trigger even more harm than excellent.
WHO stated previously this month: “Spraying anti-bacterials can result in risks to the eyes, breathing or skin irritation as well as the resulting health and wellness results.
Once they’re through that part they will be given a map which tells them where they can sit inside the venue, while they can use a QR code on their phone to check out the menu and make their order. Clever, eh?
Kichiri Shinjuku spokesperson Rieko Matsunaga told CNN: “We want customers to feel safe when they come inside.
“This is geared to promote social distancing and prevent infections.”
Inside customers sit apart from each other and plastic screens are used to ensure social distancing.
The company that owns the pub, Kichiro & Co, has a total of 103 outlets throughout the country – for now only one venue has been kitted out with the fancy new machine, but the company is hoping to be able to roll out the system to other pubs.
Speaking to CNN, Matsunaga added: “We set it up to abide by new lifestyle guidelines.
“We’d like to spread this technology and collaborate with other restaurants.”
Before you get too envious about our pals in Japan being able to have a cold one, it’s important to point out that the World Health Organisation (WHO) does not recommend that people be sprayed with disinfectant and say it can cause more harm than good.
WHO said earlier this month: “Spraying disinfectants can result in risks to the eyes, respiratory or skin irritation and the resulting health effects.
“Spraying or fogging of certain chemicals, such as formaldehyde, chlorine-based agents or quaternary ammonium compounds, is not recommended due to adverse health effects on workers in facilities where these methods have been utilised.”
Ah, maybe not one to try at your local then.