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A requirement of the 5 Star State Certification Program is that businesses improve ventilation throughout their facilities using air filters, opening windows and doors to maximize airflow, and more. Though some businesses have taken ventilation improvements a step further.
The Uptown on Main in Frisco and Body Essentials Pilates in Dillon have both installed new technology into their heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems meant to kill pathogens.
The businesses’ new HVAC systems use ultraviolet lights to kill pathogens in the air as they pass through. Ultraviolet lights are often used to disinfect surfaces and air by inactivating bacteria and viruses, but they can typically only be used when a room is clear of people to prevent burns and other injuries associated with direct exposure. Putting UV lights inside the systems means they can work while people are in the building.
A slushy day is seen on Main Street in Frisco on Nov. 20., 2019. Frisco officials have decided to expand and extend the town’s financial assistance programs through the end of March.
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Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect that council member Dan Fallon voted against the resolution.
Frisco businesses will get another chance to apply for grant money from the town over the coming weeks.
The Frisco Town Council voted to extend and expand the town’s economic relief programs during a regular meeting Tuesday, Feb. 9, allowing new businesses, and those that missed the last deadline, to apply for some financial assistance. Dan Fallon was the only council member to vote against the resolution.