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New hands-free door handles tested in Finnish supermarket
15:12 April 22, 2020 Reuters
As frequently-touched surfaces increase the risk of the spread of coronavirus, many companies have started to brainstorm in a bid to find creative solutions. A supermarket in Helsinki added a curve to the doors of fridges and freezers, a level design recently unveiled by Finnish energy giant Fortum. The product allows customers to open door handles using their forearms in an aim to reduce the transmission of the virus.