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UPDATE: The offer has been extended to April 28, 2020 which is the extended expiry date of the MCO.

The nurses, doctors and other healthcare personnel are the frontliners in the War Against COVID-19. They are working long hours and placing themselves at risk of being infected but they do so for the sake of the rest of us.

To help ease their daily challenges, GoCar Malaysia and Shell Malaysia are joining forces to make travel easier for healthcare frontliners. From now until April 14, 2020, GoCar is offering 200 Nissan Almera located at 127 Shell stations across Peninsular Malaysia for free to such personnel, with Shell providing RM30 vouchers to fuel their journeys.

Safer journey for frontliners
This initiative aims to make their commute from their place of stay to hospitals and other facilities easier and safer. Registrations can be done via GoCar’s website upon verification of healthcare personnel status online. Once successful, registrants will receive a GoCar promo code worth RM483 that can be used to book a Nissan Almera followed by a Shell Fuel e- voucher worth RM30, delivered via email, on a first come-first served basis.

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Commenting on this collaboration, Alan Cheah, CEO of GoCar Malaysia, said: “At GoCar, we strive to act fast to give back to the community in any way possible, now more than ever. We are excited to work on this with one of our biggest partners, Shell Malaysia who shares and supports the same value too. As our frontliners continue working tirelessly for us, we are doing our part to keep them safe by helping them travel in isolation in GoCars with Shell supporting the necessary petrol needed.”

Since the outbreak began, GoCar has seen the need to ramp up frequency for cars to be cleaned and disinfected. “It is our main priority to ensure our cars are continuously cleaned for all GoCar members to use, especially in a time like this. This also means we have to monitor our own frontliners’ well-being closely and make sure they are safe on the job,” Mr. Cheah said.

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“Aside from taking body temperature and monitoring their health daily, all on-ground staff are given a comprehensive cleaning kit consisting of face masks, hand gloves, hand sanitisers, disinfectant sprays, and anti-bacterial fabric sprays to be used while on duty. They have also been placing and replenishing anti-bacterial wet tissues in each car for the convenience of all GoCar members to use whenever needed,” he added.

“Shell Malaysia is pleased to join forces with GoCar to offer a more convenient and safe way for our healthcare frontliners to travel. With our wide network of Shell stations across the country, we are able to make these GoCars easily available to our frontliners at 127 stations nationwide and, at the same time, fuel their journeys to where they must go. We are all striving to do what we can to heed the nation’s call to flatten the COVID-19 curve, and Shell is undertaking this initiative to ensure our nation’s health frontliners are able to  go well in their journeys to the battleground of this pandemic,” said Shairan Huzani Husain, MD of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd.

He added that while Shell continues to show support towards the healthcare frontliners, the well-being of its site staff and customers remain a priority. “Thanks to our own frontliners, Shell is able to give customers a peace of mind when they are at our stations,” he said, explaining that the company has been implementing several safety measures and prevention guidelines.

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In a ‘perfect’ world, police roadblocks would be unnecessary because everyone would be law-abiding. When told that there is a Movement Control Order (MCO) in force to protect the general public and reduce the spread of coronavirus infection, they would adhere to the conditions set. Unfortunately, such a ‘perfect’ world does not exist and there will still be people who are disobedient, so the authorities have to set up roadblocks to check and manage traffic flows around the country.

Initially, when the MCO started, there was leniency and the approach taken was to advise motorists that they were not following the conditions. That was the ‘carrot’ which was necessary since Malaysians have never experienced such widespread control. But then the police found that there were many who drove around for fun when that is not allowed at all.

Travel is only permitted for buying essential items, medical supplies or for medical treatment and emergencies. And because some people purposely went far just to get extra driving time, a limit was set – 10 kms from your home. This too would not be necessary in a world where everyone abides by laws so the ‘stick’ is needed.

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To manage the traffic flow more effectively and enable more thorough checking, the police closed off a number of roads to channel vehicles to specific areas. Though this meant jams as vehicles queued up, it was more efficient for the police instead of using more personnel to set up many roadblocks.

This Friday, April 10, more roads will be closed off in the Klang Valley, specifically in the area of Mutiara Damansara, Flora Damansara and Damansara Perdana. The closure will remain until the end of the MCO period, presently scheduled for April 14 unless extended.

Affected routes

Jalan PJU 8/1 (Damansara Perdana) turn-off to Penchala Link/Kepong.

Penchala Link (towards Damansara) turn-off to Damansara Perdana and Mutiara Damansara.

Turn-off from LDP to Mutiara Damansara and Damansara Perdana.

Turn-off from LDP to Jalan PJU 8/8 Flora Damansara.

Turn-off to Jalan PJU 7/8 (the road to IPC/IKEA).

Roadblock at Jalan PJU 7/11 (Mutiara Damansara MRT station) in both directions.

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Alternative routes
To exit these areas, motorists are advised to use these alternative routes:

For those with valid reasons to travel and need to drive through the areas, you can go from Damansara Perdana to the Penchala Link through Jalan PJU 7/9 Mutiara Damansara (near the BHPetrol station). There is also another route from Damansara Perdana to Persiaran Surian through Jalan PJU 7/1 in Mutiara Damansara.

Meanwhile, the IGP has said that taking pictures or video of police activities at roadblocks is forbidden. Although some may want to take pictures for ‘memories’ of this distressing period, there are also some who take pictures or video with intent to cause trouble for the police. This is senseless, especially when the police are the ones taking risks by having to interact with motorists.

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RM1,000 – RM10,000 fines, no appeal
The COVID-19 pandemic is very serious and to show how serious it is, there is now a fine of up to RM1,000 or 6 months in jail for offenders – and there is no provision for appeal and certainly no discount at a later date. A maximum of two weeks is given to settle the fine otherwise the offender will be taken to court.

If the offender causes more problems, he or she can also face other charges (eg obstructing a public servant on duty) and could be fined up to RM10,000, 2 years in jail or even both penalties.

Times are bad enough already so don’t make it worse for yourself by not following the simple conditions of the MCO. The basic ones for motorists, besides travel only for essential purchases and emergencies, one person in the vehicle, and a maximum range of 10 kms from your home. For the last condition, you may be required to show evidence of where you stay. If your MyKad address is somewhere else far away, then you need to show a TNB or water bill from the address you are presently staying at.

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At all times, be polite and respectful at roadblocks – and patient too. The police and soldiers are also frontliners in the War on COVID-19 and we should be grateful to them. Maybe you’d also like to buy an extra carton of drinks (if you can afford it) to give to them on the way home to show appreciation.

Movement Control Order (MCO) – only up to 10 kms to get essential items

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In the War Against COVID-19, the frontliners are those in the healthcare services, especially the ones who have been working day and night in challenging conditions to save lives. These are our Malaysian heroes whose sacrifices and dedication will always be remembered.

Shell Malaysia demonstrated their support and care for the nation’s frontliners during this fight against COVID-19 through a series of outreach initiatives aimed to lessen their worries and challenges. Essential items such as hand sanitizers, mineral water, food and beverages were among the items contributed to medical frontliners at Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, and Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun in Ipoh.

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Additionally, through Shell stations located across the country, the company has contributed essential items to local communities and frontliners. The initiatives include supplying electricity for lamps and fans as well as temporary tents, along with contributing food and drinks to local authorities.

“The act of caring for others and looking out for each other is essential for all of us as Malaysians to survive, and thrive through these uncertain and certainly testing times. Shell is committed to the well-being of the communities where we operate, and we want to do everything we can to help our frontliners in the fight against this global pandemic. We recognize the challenges faced by these brave Malaysians and we hope these care packages, made up of essential items will give our frontliners some needed support,” said Shairan Huzani Husain, MD of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd.

He added: “We also have our very own Shell frontliners who are on the ground, every single day, taking care of our customers’ needs, and ensuring the nation’s heroes can get to work and do what they need to for the safety of every Malaysian. As one of Malaysia’s essential services, we are helping to fuel the nation through the dedication of these very frontliners. We are also ensuring care packages are provided to them as our gesture of thanks for their courage in ensuring Shell stations remain open and ready to continue serving customers. They are all our heroes.”

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Besides the care packages, Shell and BonusLink have joined forces to launch an initiative to enable customers to contribute and show their gratitude to the nation’s frontliners. Over the past week,  BonusLink members have been invited to show their support to the frontliners by simply contributing a minimum of 100 points (equivalent to RM1) which will be channelled directly to the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) COVID-19 Fund.

Shell has pledged to match RM1 for every 100 points (RM1) donated during the period. All donations to Tabung COVID-19 will be used to assist MOH to purchase medical equipment, PPEs and other medical necessities.

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Shell urges all Malaysians to stay safe by staying at home during the Movement Control Order (MCO), and by practicing meticulous personal hygiene as advocated by the Ministry of Health. Together, we can flatten the curve of COVID-19 infections.

Find out more about Shell’s initiatives at www.shell.com.my.

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With demand by consumers falling, there is no point in making more cars at this time (apart from the fact that parts may also not be available) so many carmakers are using their manufacturing facilities to produce urgently needed items for the healthcare community.

Toyota is among the carmakers that is helping in many ways and one of the approaches it has taken to indirectly help in the issue of facemask supplies is to make its own. Rather than drawing on the limited supplies in the market and reducing availability to frontliners in hospitals who desperately need them, Toyota is producing facemasks at its Group factories for use by its own workforce.

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Although the World Health Organisation (WHO) had earlier stated that facemasks are not necessary for those who are not ill, it has since changed that position. A senior WHO official said that ‘the use of masks, both home-made and cloth masks, at the community level may help with an overall comprehensive response to this disease’.

This change was based on increasing evidence that some people infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus show no symptoms (cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing). As such, they could possibly pass on the virus to others around them. This is why social distancing – standing at least 1 to 2 metres apart – is important if it is necessary to interact. The mask can help reduce the possibility of virus transmission.

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Toyota Group factories to make facemasks
DENSO Corporation will self-produce face masks it requires for employees mainly at its production sites. With production of the face masks scheduled to commence during April, they have been working on a prototype. It is anticipated that if things proceed as scheduled, 100,000 face masks will be produced daily.

Toyota Boshoku Corporation’s Kariya Plant, which normally makes textile machinery andcar air-conditioning compressors,  is scheduled to commence production of face masks shortly, at a rate of approximately 1,500 face masks per day.

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Toyota will provide face masks made at its own factories for its workers’ protection. (File image)

Along with measures to increase production, it is anticipated that production will gradually be transferred to the Sanage Plant from May. The aim is to boost production to eventually reach up to 12,000 face masks per day. In addition, Aisin Seiki, Daihatsu Motor, and Hino Motors are also considering their own production of face masks.

To help with the current shortage of medical face shields, Toyota will produce injection mold and 3D-printed medical face shields. Specifically, a Toyota plant in Japan is preparing to produce injection mold medical face shields with an anticipated starting production volume of 500 to 600 per week. The company is also starting to evaluate the possibility of other group companies also participating in the production.

Using decades-long production expertise
With Toyota’s decades-long experience in mass production, it should be able to develop efficient methods to maximise output of face masks, just as its Toyota Production System has done for making motor vehicles. Some ways that Toyota will help is by considering support measures from various angles by utilizing its global supply chain and utilizing its know-how of manufacturing and logistics in the fight against the coronavirus.

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Toyota Mobility Foundation offers connected and sanitized mobility services

 

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Activities that have large gatherings of people have been stopped by governments all over the world. This is to prevent close contact among people so as to prevent and cut the chain of transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Major sports events worldwide – including the Tokyo Olympics 2020 – have been cancelled or postponed with the hope that the situation will change later on. However, the pandemic has so far not shown signs of slowing so no one can really see the ‘light at the end of the tunnel’.

In view of this outlook, the GT Association Co. Ltd. (GTA) has today announced a postponement of the 2020 Autobacs SUPER GT Series. This was to have seen the return of SUPER GT racing to Malaysia after a 6-year absence, along with being the world’s first-ever GT night race.

The event was to have been the fifth round of the series, which was scheduled for July 16 – 19, 2020, and included the SUPER GT Malaysia Festival 2020 at the Sepang International Circuit.

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SUPER GT race at Sepang seven years ago.

In consultation with GTA and the relevant local authorities, HARO Sports & Entertainment Sdn Bhd said that the event will now be deferred to another date which will be announced later. HARO will continue to work with relevant authorities to closely monitor the pandemic and an alternative date will be announced as soon as it has been declared that the COVID-19 pandemic no longer poses any threat.

Safety first
“There is just too much of uncertainty with the threat of the pandemic growing exponentially over the last few weeks, resulting in widespread international travel restrictions. This is certainly not the way we had envisioned the return of the series to Malaysia but a postponement is nevertheless critical to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all stakeholders – local and international fans, spectators, racing teams, event partners, event vendors and event personnel,” said Fahrizal Hassan, the company’s Managing Partner.

He added that tickets purchased for the event will continue to be valid for use.

Super GT racing returns to Malaysia with the world’s first-ever night race!

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In the battle against COVID-19, healthcare professionals such as doctors, nurses, hospital administrative staff, including cleaning and transportation staff, are on the frontlines, putting their professionalism and expertise at the fore, to fight for the rest of us.

Respecting the contribution of these heroes, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF), an independent not-for-profit foundation aimed at enabling mobility for all, announced its intention to provide 10 connected and sanitized shuttles that would be made available free of cost to certain hospitals that are treating COVID-19 cases.

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These shuttles will be equipped with software that allow the commuters to book seats on routes that are dynamically generated to ensure that the most effective route is designed for the passengers requesting rides. The passengers will have certainty on the pick-up location and time to ensure that they can get to work at a designated time and transportation when they leave.

The ‘Just-in-Time’ software is designed by Singapore-based SWAT Mobility, a company that provides demand-responsive, ride-sharing solutions. The shuttles will also be adapted for sanitization with products and services including air purification devices, seat covers that can be periodically changed, and frequent cleansing services. Social distancing guidelines for passenger numbers will also be followed.

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Representing TMF, Pras Ganesh, Program Director for Asia Region, said: “The aim of TMF is to provide the best possible mobility solution which allows the healthcare workers to have a safe, convenient and free commute which also allows peace of mind at this uncertain time. Based upon the Bangkok experience, we also aim to roll this service out in some Southeast Asian countries. Once standardized, the operating procedure, will also be made available to anyone who would like to provide similar services.”

The services will be rolled out with operational support from Toyota Motor Thailand and Toyota Daihatsu Engineering & Manufacturing Co., Ltd. It aims to start from mid-April and operate for a period of at least 3 months.

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Perodua has contributed RM2 million to the National Disaster Management Agency’s (NADMA) COVID-19 fund to provide support in the ongoing war against COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition to the cash contribution, the Malaysian carmaker had earlier donated 150 mattresses, 200 pillows, 105 boxes of mineral water, 15 industrial fans and 300 pairs of rubber boots to Hospital Sungai Buloh.


Related: Perodua contributes to ‘war effort’ against COVID-19


“This war against COVID-19 is our shared responsibility. The funds and items contributed by Perodua are part of our ongoing efforts to ensure Malaysia will recover as fast as it can,” said Perodua President & CEO, Dato’ Zainal Abidin Ahmad.

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Fans for our dedicated frontliners at Hospital Sg. Buloh to be more comfortable as they carry out their vital duties.

According to media reports, the NADMA-COVID 19 fund was launched by the Prime Minister on March 11, 2020 with the objective of aiding citizens who are most vulnerable to the impact of the Movement Control Order (MCO), which came into force on March 18, 2020. Based on reports, the fund’s target groups include the unemployed and others affected by the MCO.

The government also recently introduced the Prihatin Rakyat Stimulus Package to further help Malaysians impacted by COVID-19.

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“We thank the government for these measures. Perodua, in solidarity with all Malaysians, hopes this pandemic will be resolved in the shortest time and with minimal infections and fatalities. To those who have lost loved ones to COVID-19, we extend our sincere condolences,” Dato’ Zainal said.

“As for Perodua, we have also directed all our staff, the greater automotive supply chain and our authorised dealers to pay keen attention to their staff’s needs and welfare during this MCO. To this end, we are monitoring the situation closely to ensure that our ecosystem’s livelihoods, like wage, benefits and especially employment, are not impacted,” he added.

“We are committed to the social distancing measures enforced by the authorities to ensure the spread of the virus is contained. To our customers in particular and all Malaysians in general, please stay indoors and stay healthy,” Dato’ Zainal urged.

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One thing is for sure – things will not be the same again when this COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end (hopefully that will not take too long). With the restrictions imposed by the Movement Control Order (MCO) and the need for better hygiene and social distancing, our lifestyle will have to change. Likewise for businesses, big and small, which will have to be mindful of protecting both their employees as well as their customers and the public.

While seeking to ensure its daily operations continue to run smoothly, Proton has adhered to the requirements of the MCO in order to help break the COVID-19 chain of infection in Malaysia. At the same time, the company has also obtained approval from the relevant agencies for essential operations to be carried out by essential employees.

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Main priority – safety of employees
The health and safety of Proton’s employees is of utmost importance. With a workforce of close to 10,000 people, monitoring the health status of everybody is a daily task requiring cooperation from all levels. During the MCO, the health status of every employee is monitored twice daily with plans in place to isolate and treat those suspected of being infected with the virus. This includes weekends and takes into account where the staff are based during the MCO as well as their active work status.

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Prior to the MCO, all staff movement outside the company was limited from the beginning of February 2020. Furthermore, those who travelled were required to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine upon their return including being screened for the virus before and after the quarantine period.

“When the news of the COVID-19 virus made headlines, Proton put into effect an action plan to mitigate against infection. We have been diligent in our efforts and even before the MCO was announced, we cancelled all overseas business travel and enforced work from home operations for a few departments with staff who were quarantined for possible infections. Our main priority is the health and safety of our staff and we are hopeful of emerging from this situation unscathed,” said Dr Li Chunrong, CEO of Proton.

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Essential company operations to continue
Adhering to the strict conditions of the MCO means all Proton facilities have been shut down from March 18. However, certain job functions have still to be performed on-site. For instance, maintenance of Proton’s production facilities needs to be kept going while a few service centres designated to service the fleet of Proton vehicles used by government agencies remain operational.

In accordance with the requirements of the MCO, Proton has obtained approvals to issue letters for specific people who are performing limited company operations.

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Operations for other areas within the company continue and individual departments are required to have daily meetings with department heads updating their team members on management decisions and apportioning work with daily deliverables.

“While we are cognisant of the need to adhere to the MCO, Proton has obtained approval from the authorities for a small number of its staff to continue working at specific locations to perform essential services. As for our other staff members, we have asked them to adapt their work practices to the MCO rules. Thanks to video-conferencing and messaging technology, meetings and discussions can be held from anywhere with an Internet connection so we are hopeful of keeping disruptions to our business operations to a minimum level,” said Dato’ Radzaif Mohamed, Deputy CEO of Proton.


Related story: Proton provides 50 units of X70 to Ministry of Health


The company, while acknowledging the scale of the crisis, is confident the country will be able to navigate itself to a safe outcome. “These are trying times but we are certain that if we pull together, Malaysia will come out of this strong. Proton will be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with all Malaysians as we see this through,” added Dr. Li.

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There was a tiny bit of good news today during the daily briefing by the Health Ministry. According to the Director-General, there are signs of reduced cases which suggests that the curve is flattening. It’s too early to celebrate but if this sign can become a sustained trend, then we will be winning the war against the COVID-19 coronavirus.

Flattening the curve
If we can flatten the curve, the number of cases will become lower and the hospitals will be able to help more infected people and save more lives.

The reduced cases can be attributed to the Movement Control Order being initiated 2 weeks ago. Though it has restricted movements of the general population nationwide and requires people to stay in their homes, it has been necessary to reduce, if not prevent, the spread of the virus. However, there is some flexibility which allows people to travel out of their homes to get essential items and they must immediately return after that.

Because there are people (about 3% of road-users) who don’t appreciate such flexibility and take advantage of it, the police have had to be more strict in enforcing the MCO. Roadblocks have been set up in many areas, some roads are closed off, and only one person can be in the vehicle – and must have valid reasons for being away from the home. Those who do not obey orders to return home if their reason is unacceptable can be arrested.

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Now, with the second phase of the MCO starting which will last until April 14, there is an additional restriction. You can only travel up to 10 kms from your residence to purchase the essential items. This new condition has been introduced since it was found that there were people who were using the journey as a chance to drive around, perhaps to enjoy the empty roads.

In Penang, for example, there were people who insisted on crossing to the mainland to buy their things. The police did not allow that and ordered them to turn around and buy from stores on the island. This is what happens when a few people are stubborn and disobedient and the rest of us also suffer.

Of course, the authorities are not considerate and if there is a valid reason to travel further, eg to a hospital or to visit sick parents at a different home, then permission can be given for travel to be undertaken.

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During the MCO period, petrol stations must remain closed between 8 pm and 8 am and that includes their convenience stores.

Meanwhile, supermarkets, grocery and convenience stores as well as petrol stations will be limited to operating hours between 8 am and 8 pm. The same hours apply to places selling food which have not been permitted to allow customers to eat on their premises; they can only offer takeaways or cater to orders sent by food delivery services. So if you are ordering food, be sure to do so by 7 pm.

Therefore, other than an emergency, you should not be on the road after 8 pm. If you miss going out to the mamak stall with your friends at night, it’s too bad that we can’t do it now. But what you can do is help to keep the number of infected people from going up and that means…

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If you follow news (and who does not?) about the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that has swept the planet, you will read about the urgent need by hospitals in every country for medical equipment. The number of cases has been growing very, very fast – in some countries, it doubles every 3 days. Thousands of patients now require intensive care as their condition has become worse. No country was prepared for a crisis of such a scale and so the equipment and facilities were not more than what was thought to be sufficient for the population.

Ventilators are one of the items that are crucial as the patients suffering from COVID-19 have breathing difficulties. The virus attacks their lungs and they need assisted air intake otherwise they will not have enough air for their body. Ventilators can provide such assistance and companies around the world with the capability have been racing to develop and then make ventilators.

SEAT uses its engineering expertise
SEAT, the Spanish carmaker, is one of the companies that has developed automated ventilators with its expertise. Its engineers developed a total of 13 different prototypes were tested before the final design was agreed upon. The team is now testing the ventilators in collaboration with the local healthcare authority to get approval for mass production.

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SEAT ventilators
Parts from SEAT cars have been adapted for use in the ventilators.

The ventilators – made up of 80 electronic and mechanical components – utilize adapted windscreen wiper motors, gearbox shafts and printed gears. Each ventilator will undergo a thorough quality control check with ultraviolet light sterilization before being shipped out.

The facility where the ventilators will be made produces the new Leon model. 150 employees from different areas will work on modified workstations. “Taking an assembly line that manufactures subframes, a car part, and adapting it to make ventilators has been a lengthy, difficult job involving many areas of the company, and we managed to do it in the record time of one week,” said Sergio Arreciado, a member of SEAT’s Process Engineering team.


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Lamborghini makes masks and face shields
Meanwhile, Lamborghini has converted its super sportscar production plant to produce surgical masks and protective plexiglass shields. The masks will be donated to a hospital in Bologna, Italy for the use of healthcare personnel.

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Work is carried out by personnel of the saddlery that produce the interiors and specialty customization for Lamborghini cars, producing 1,000 masks a day. The medical shields will be produced as a rate of 200 units a day, using 3D printers within the carbonfibre production plant and the R&D department.

“During this emergency, we feel the need to make a concrete contribution. The S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital is an institution with which we have had a collaborative relationship for years, through both professional consultancy in promoting programs to protect our workers’ health, and in research projects. We will win this battle together by working in union, supporting those who are at the forefront of fighting this pandemic every day,” said Stefano Domenicali, Chairman & CEO of Automobili Lamborghini.

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