CHENNAI: As the number of coronavirus infections has seen a sharp spike in recent days, Tamil Nadu has introduced a unique way to prevent the spread of the virus. A disinfection tunnel has been built at the entrance of the Thennampalayam market in Tirupur district where everyone coming to the market will be asked to pass through the 16 feet tunnel.

As people walk through the tunnel, sodium hypochlorite solution will be sprayed on them for three to five seconds which can kill the virus. The tunnel was inaugurated by Tirupur district collector K Vijayakarthikeyan. People have also been advised to wash their hands before entering the tunnel so that the disinfection will be efficient.