Seoul, South Korea (CNN) — Determined to curb the spread of Covid-19 , authorities in the South Korean capital of Seoul have installed a series of glass-paneled bus shelters that scan the temperature of commuters and refuse entry to anyone detected to have a fever. Ten solar-powered shelters have been set up along major bus routes in the Seongdong district of the city's center, the district government said in a statement. Seongdong district governmentWhile the virus does spread easier indoors than outdoors, summers in Seoul can be brutal. "It is ideal for people to avoid a closed small space in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic," Jeong said. The 10 shelters cost about $1.01 million -- and the district plans to install more, Jeong said.

Source: CNN August 13, 2020 07:51 UTC