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PTAC Units: A Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner is a type of self-contained heating and air conditioning system commonly found in motels.
Motel owners face increasing challenges with COVID-19 to adequately disinfect guest rooms and promote safety in Alaska
We are pleased to provide this information below from Purge Virus regarding their offerings for Motel Room Disinfection
The Purge Virus team provides multiple solutions that include UV light, Photoplasma, and Bipolar Ionization. The Bipolar Ionization solutions have been well received, because in addition to helping to prevent the spread of COVID-19, they also remove odors from sources such as tobacco and cannabis.
PURGE VIRUS DOESN’T MAKE PTAC UNITS…THEY RETROFIT THEM TO DISINFECT INDOOR AIR.
For Purge Virus to match the available technology to your in-room HVAC systems, you can let them know the manufacturer’s name and model # of your PTAC Units. From there Purge Virus will provide you with a free assessment of the most applicable solution. The average cost of equipment and installation per room is coming in at $550-$650. Purge Virus also offers zero upfront cost financing over 3-5 years. The monthly cost can be as low as $10 per month per room.
Learn more about Bipolar Ionization here: Bipolar Ionization
For some motel owners, portable devices may make the most sense for small lobbies or in certain rooms. Learn more about Potable Disinfection Devices here: Portable Devices
Purge Virus can help you navigate the complexity of disinfection choices: CONTACT PURGE VIRUS
NEWS on COVID-19 in Alaska: https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/2020/12/11/tracking-covid-19-in-alaska-4-deaths-and-621-infections-reported-friday/
Alaska on Friday recorded three previously unreported deaths and 621 new coronavirus infections, according to the state Department of Health and Social Services.
The deaths involved an Anchorage man in his 70s, a Fairbanks man in his 80s and a Wasilla man in his 70s, the state health department said. Additionally, the state adjusted its data to reflect that a northern Kenai Peninsula Borough resident whose death was previously reported was actually from Wasilla, the department said.
In total, 157 Alaskans and one nonresident with COVID-19 have died since the pandemic began here in March, according to the Department of Health and Social Services. Alaska’s overall death rate per capita is one of the lowest in the country, but state officials say it’s difficult to compare Alaska to other states because of its vast geography and vulnerable health care system.
After weeks of surging daily case counts, Alaska as of Friday ranked fifth in the country for average daily cases per capita over the past week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rising case numbers have translated into increasing hospitalizations and deaths.
State health officials continue to ask Alaskans to avoid indoor gatherings with non-household members, and have said that most Alaskans who contract the virus get it from a friend, family member or co-worker.
Last week included the state’s highest ever daily case tally, with 933 reported Saturday. As infections continue to rise, so does concern from officials about the potential for the state’s hospitals becoming overwhelmed as they continue to see major staffing issues.
By Friday, 128 people with COVID-19 were hospitalized in Alaska and another 10 people in hospitals were suspected to be infected with the virus, according to preliminary data. Seventeen people with COVID-19 were on ventilators. There were 37 ICU beds available statewide out of 130 staffed beds, and about 15.6% of the adult patients hospitalized around the state had tested positive for COVID-19.
