The COVID-19 PANDEMIC that has touched all of the inhabitants of this planet—which until now has not shown any signs of abating, and it seems that we can't help but live with him for some time, requires us to be extra careful and at the same time put health at the priority level.

This phenomenon has also become YPI's serious concern. We are not only involved in campaigning for a healthy and clean life, but also take real steps by designing a high-tech device to improve the quality of the air we breathe on a daily basis. YPI cooperates with electronics company Phillips.

As is well known, the quality of the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the cleanliness of surfaces greatly affect our health and well-being. We are all at risk of contracting and spreading viruses and bacteria, especially in busy public places such as offices, factories, shops, bars or restaurants, schools, museums and public transportation.

Therefore, it is important to have an ultraviolet C (UV-C) light instrument. UV-C is a disinfectant that is known to inactivate viruses and bacteria. UV-C can be found in some man-made equipment, such as mercury lamps and UV lamps to kill bacteria and germs. However, it is important to know that direct exposure to UV-C can cause several adverse health effects.

UV-C radiation is a known disinfectant for air, surfaces, objects and water that can help reduce the risk of developing infection and has been used extensively for over 40 years. All bacteria and viruses tested to date (hundreds over the years, including various coronaviruses) respond to UV-C disinfection. In laboratory testing, our UV-C light source immobilized 99% of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on surfaces with an exposure time of 6 seconds.

YPI also supports the movement for the UV-C disinfection system. This step is in support of the containment policy strategy for the spread of COVID-19. In this regard, YPI is working hand in hand with the Directorate General (Directorate General) of Regional Administration Development (Ditjen Bina Adwil) of the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) of the Republic of Indonesia.
For the first stage, the UV-C equipment has been handed over. From the Ministry of Home Affairs, it was represented by the Secretary of the Directorate General of Regional Development, Mr. Indra Gunawan, SE., M.PA, on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the Ministry of Home Affairs Complex, Jakarta. It is hoped that the use of UV-C will apply on a national scale to each building and office facility at the central, provincial, and district/city levels.