GRU Airport implements measures to handle the COVID-19 crisis

GRU Airport has deployed a variety of prophylactic measures to protect its passengers, staff and ecosystem during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The airport’s top priority is to follow the rules and guidelines set by regulatory and sanitary federal agencies; helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 within the airport buildings.

With air cargo key to the global recovery from COVID-19, GRU Airport is monitoring operational capacity in regard to flight management and ensuring the transport of essential goods – in particular medicines and hospital equipment – continues as is required. 

The Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency (Anvisa) recommended a variety of measures, resulting in the airport:

• Measuring the body temperature of all domestic and international passengers during the departure procedure
• Frequently reviewing the hygienic procedures, mainly those recommended by governmental departments
• Increasing the frequency of cleaning the common airport areas
• Reinforcing the use of disposable supplies, such as toilet paper, paper towels, soap and alcohol gel
• Installing new alcohol gel dispensers at points with high passenger movement
• Partaking in biological decontamination on common places, as the passenger and cargo terminals – including aisles, balconies, stares, elevators, floor, toilets and the superficies – are often touched by the public
• Frequently disclosing internal notices to the airport’s employees and airport community on COVID-19 prevention tips and recommendations on the regular use of Individual Protection Equipment (IPEs)
• Disclosing warning reminders and federal warning videos on the GRU Airport’s official channels
• Appling stickers on the floor to recommend the regular two-metre distance between individuals
• Reinforcing communication campaigns on COVID-19 preventions
• Disclosing a unique FAQs on COVID-19 on the São Paulo International Airport and GRU Airport websites.