A Kuta Beach hotel has stepped up its efforts to stop the spread of Covid-19, distributing public washbasins for high traffic areas.

Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach General Manager, Bagus Ngurah, has worked with industry colleagues to position 52 cleaning stations along walkways, as well as near temples and mosques.

The basins, which were crafted by Mr Ngurah, come with a water tank, soap, and tissues to dry hands.

At a glance: 

• Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach General Manager, Bagus Ngurah, has worked with industry colleagues to distribute 52 public washbasins for high-traffic areas.
• The basins, which were crafted by Mr Ngurah, come with a water tank, soap, and tissues to dry hands.
• The team at Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach has also worked with hoteliers and academics to donate 10,000 vitamin tablets to the village of Songan at Mount Batur to improve community health during this time. 

He said the limited supply of hygiene in certain areas prompted him to take action.

“As a result of COVID-19, there is, unfortunately, a very high demand for hygiene products, meaning that they are short in supply in certain areas and not affordable for many people," he said.

"I was inspired to build these basins so everyone can clean their hands and protect themselves."

International health authorities say social distancing and self-isolation are both key ways to minimise the spread of the coronavirus, while frequently washing or sanitising hands is an excellent precautionary measure.

Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach General Manager, Bagus Ngurah. Source: Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach

Mr Ngura said the initiative had begun to gather more momentum in the form of greater public awareness and donations.

“Through corporate donors, hospitals and our personal friends, we have been able to raise approximately 88 million Indonesian Rupiah for more than 50 basins so far, and we have plans for more," he said.

"It has been pleasing to see the community support because the only way we can defeat COVID-19 is by working together.

"These basins remind us of the importance of personal hygiene and give us all the opportunity to practice it."

The basins drain into existing infrastructure and locals are encouraged to refill them with soap and water when they run low.

The team at Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach has also worked with hoteliers and academics to donate 10,000 vitamin tablets to the village of Songan at Mount Batur to improve community health during this time.

The village was chosen due to low ratio of health care professionals to people.

Click here for more information about Wyndham Garden Kuta Beach. 

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