Should the government order the removal of PUBLIC TOILET main doors for better hygiene?

Using hands to open or close public toilet main doors after we washed our hands subject our hands to germs & viruses

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​Anyone, who has ever been in an overcrowded or uncomfortable public toilet, will value a good toilet design. The usual demands placed on a high-profile, high traffic and heavily used facility requires extra thoughts for each process.

​A well-designed public toilet has to be:
(a) Clean and dry
(b) Well ventilated
(c) Easy to maintain
(d) Carefully planned layout with maintenance in mind
(e) Friendly to persons with disabilities and special needs

However, due to the current Coronavirus situation faced worldwide, taking responsibility for our hygiene is important to combat the virus spreading around the world from Wuhan, China. We may not have hand sanitiser in all public spaces. It is available only in places such as hospitals and clinics, and some shopping centres.  

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Pubic toilets designed without main doors will prevent the spread of viruses and germs

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Some members of the public have suggested that it is therefore now the time for the Government to pass a law and order the removal of all main doors of public toilets by the end of this year so that users do not have to touch the doors after they wash their hands thus preventing the spread of viruses & germs.

The main entrance shall preferably have no door, and the cubicles, urinals and mirrors shall be away from the line of sight from the main entrance. For example, the  door can be replaced by offset entrance maze which blocks the view yet allows easier, hands-free access for public usage.

​What is your opinion on this?

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