BMA urges care in disposal of infectious wastes
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) on Sunday asked citizens to dispose of infectious wastes properly.
BMA deputy permanent secretary Chatri Wattanakhejorn said amid the Covid-19 situation, Bangkok generated 11,393 tonnes of infectious wastes, or 63 tonnes per day, between January and June this year.
“Of the total, 8,299 tonnes, or 46 tonnes per day, came from hospitals, public health service centres and clinics, while 3,094 tonnes, or 17 tonnes per day, came from quarantine facilities, field hospitals, hospitals, mobile testing units, vaccination centres and residents,” he explained.
The Nation Reporter
