What are the two quirks devised by the aviation industry that are struggling with the new corona, such as 'Recommending diapers for flight attendants'?



Due to the effects of travel bans and self-restraint associated with the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the aviation industry has been damaged to the extent that it is said to be '

worse than the 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States .' In response to this difficult situation, Chinese aviation regulators and Russian airlines have taken measures such as 'recommending diapers to flight attendants to reduce toilet use.'

Chinese aviation body suggests flight attendants wear diapers on board planes | CNN Travel
http://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/china-civil-aviation-administration-coronavirus-guidance-intl-hnk/index.html

Chinese Cabin Crew Advised To Wear Nappies To Avoid Bathroom Use --Simple Flying
https://simpleflying.com/chinese-cabin-crew-nappies/

Russian airline designates plane seats for passengers who refuse to wear masks | CNN Travel
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/aeroflot-russia-mask-free-airplane-seats/index.html

Aeroflot Creates Quarantine Zone for Maskless Passengers --The Moscow Times
https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/12/16/aeroflot-creates-quarantine-zone-for-maskless-passengers-a72374



On November 25, 2020, the

Civil Aviation Administration of China released the 6th edition of the 'Technical Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Infectious Diseases of Air Transport Companies' for the aviation industry (PDF) File) Announced .

In this guideline, authorities advised flight staff operating in areas at high risk of COVID-19 'medical masks, double disposable medical rubber gloves, goggles, disposable hats / protective clothing / covers'. Asked to wear. In addition, he called on flight attendants to use disposable diapers, saying, 'We recommend wearing disposable diapers and refraining from using the toilet as much as possible to avoid the risk of infection.'

In fact, if you look at the personal protective equipment section of the guidelines published by the authorities, you can see that the term 'primary urinary insufficiency', which means disposable diapers, is mentioned.



'This advice may seem strange, but it's a well-known fact that toilets are the most unsanitary place on an airplane,' said CNN, an American news broadcaster who reported this. , Showed understanding.

Researchers at Southeast University in China also announced in June 2020 that 'the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is spread by the spray of flush toilets.' I am.

Will the new coronavirus be transmitted by 'splashing water when flushing the toilet'? --GIGAZINE



Meanwhile, Simple Flying, a news site that deals with information on the aviation industry, said, 'I understand that Chinese regulators want to take every step to prevent the COVID-19 epidemic. However, in the Chinese aviation industry, humans Isn't the dignity and work environment sacrificed more than necessary? It has already been shown (PDF file) that 'the risk of infection on board is extremely low if the mask is worn thoroughly' . Is such an infringing hygiene measure justified? ”, He said, suggesting that the instructions given by Chinese regulators may be overkill.

As Simple Flying pointed out, wearing a mask is effective for epidemic prevention measures in an aircraft, but in some cases, 'passengers categorically refuse to wear a mask and develop trouble'. As a way to deal with such passengers, Russian airline Aeroflot announced on December 18, 2020 that it will prepare 'seats for passengers who refuse to wear masks'.



Aeroflot has taken measures to deny passengers who are not wearing masks from before, but some passengers wear masks and board the plane and remove the masks after takeoff. .. Aeroflot, who can't afford to throw passengers out in the air, has decided to make the last two rows of economy class 'maskless seats.'

Aeroflot spokeswoman Julia Spivakova said in a statement, 'This measure does not preclude liability for violations of the'Rules for the Use of Personal Protective Equipment onboard'.' He emphasized that he did not exempt him from the obligation to wear a mask.

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