Seongdong-gu Operates 'Coronavirus Quarantine Task Force'

Operation of 'Seongdong-gu Quarantine Task Force' from the 21st due to continuous domestic cases... Emergency preparedness linked with Hanyang University Hospital, urging compliance with personal hygiene rules and reporting to call centers or health centers if symptoms appear

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seongdong-gu (District Mayor Jung Won-oh) has been operating the ‘Seongdong-gu Emergency Quarantine Task Force’ since the 21st to block the inflow within the region and prevent further spread, following the occurrence of four confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection in South Korea.

The district has formed a novel coronavirus infection quarantine task force (led by the head of the public health center) and is operating an emergency quarantine duty system. A screening clinic equipped with a negative pressure facility has been activated at the public health center to be on urgent standby in case suspected patients appear.

In addition, in cooperation with Hanyang University Hospital, a regional emergency medical center, the screening system for patients visiting the emergency room has been strengthened, and visits to hospitalized patients are temporarily restricted. The district is asking patients and guardians visiting hospitals for their cooperation.

Through the district office website, publicity is being intensified to inform local residents about ‘Infectious Disease Prevention Behavioral Guidelines’ such as hand washing, cough etiquette, and wearing masks when respiratory symptoms are present.

Residents visiting China are requested to avoid contact with poultry and other animals, refrain from visiting local markets and medical institutions, and report to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency call center (☎1339) or the public health center (☎2286-7040) if fever and respiratory symptoms occur within 14 days after returning from epidemic areas in China.

Jung Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, stated, “Since proactive response is crucial in managing infectious diseases like the coronavirus, we will continuously communicate with the government, Seoul City, and medical institutions on a regular basis and make every effort to block inflow and prevent spread until the situation is resolved.”

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