Recently, Coronavirus is evolving dramatically with such a high risk of infection. It is reported that the virus might be transmitted from human – to – human with mechanism of infected person coughing and/or sneezing, the same spread of a cold or flu.

As a vaccine is yet to be successfully developed, this escalated situation has required employers and staff to take certain measures in order to prevent an outbreak in the workplace. It is recommended that standard safety measures are strictly adhered to in order to keep infections away. They include: washing hands with cleanser and water for 20 seconds, hand sanitizer can also be useful yet not as effective; maintaining a suitable distance from individuals who has mentioned symptoms; consider remote-working when have such symptoms; and clean frequently used items and objects.

However, in such an office building, an effort of a whole system might create greater result. In – house air quality is important as it is transferred throughout one building from a central system, indeed, is very much on office occupiers mind due to the ongoing corona virus health concerns. Capital Place office building (29 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi), with its application for LEED Gold certification, has a top-quality air filter system with:

• Air filtration capability up to MERV 13 standard (compared to the general office standard MERV 9-12) that captures airborne particles up to 0.3 micron in size such as pollen, fine dust, pet dander and bacteria, viruses carrying particles.
• Cooling coil area is equipped with UVGI technology to purify 99.9% hazardous air pollutants by using UV light such as formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, bacteria, viruses and other pathogens.
• HEPA filter system, which removes 99.75% of all particles such as bacteria, viruses, mold spores and smoke. HEPA air filtration is typically used in medical environments and clean technology, and it is the most effective way to ensure purify large volumes of air rapidly.

In general, effort from every individual is necessary to prevent pandemic spreading throughout work place, especially in a closed environment as office buildings. Due to modern technology, air filter system also plays a vital role in supporting people combating infected disease.

Please contact Savills Hanoi Leasing team for more details.

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