Hampyeong-gun, All-Out Effort for Proactive Response to Novel Coronavirus

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do (Acting Governor Na Yunsu) has taken preemptive measures in response to the novel coronavirus infection, known as 'Wuhan pneumonia.'

Hampyeong-gun announced on the 28th that since the 24th, it has convened an emergency meeting on quarantine measures, formed and operated a quarantine task force led by the deputy governor, and is concentrating all administrative efforts on preventing the spread.

All departments and towns/villages have posted promotional materials on novel coronavirus prevention rules, cough etiquette, and habitual handwashing at local medical institutions and multi-use facilities, and have launched infectious disease prevention campaigns through village broadcasts, SNS, and text message services.

Acting Governor Na Yunsu said, "Although no suspected cases of the novel coronavirus have occurred in our county or Jeollanam-do, the fourth confirmed case has appeared in the country. As the infectious disease crisis alert has been raised to the warning level and the situation has become serious, all departments should take responsibility and do their best to prevent the spread of the infectious disease, as our residents are anxious."

A Hampyeong-gun Public Health Center official said, "To prevent the novel coronavirus in advance, please follow infection prevention rules such as proper handwashing and wearing masks."

Meanwhile, if fever, cough, or difficulty breathing occurs within 14 days after returning from a visit to China, wear a mask, minimize contact with others, and contact the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency call center (1339) or Hampyeong-gun Public Health Center.

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