Jindo-gun Strengthens Surveillance System for Novel Coronavirus

Operation of Quarantine Task Force for Preemptive Response to Prevent Spread

Administrative efforts are being focused on preventing the spread by organizing and operating a quarantine emergency response team (5 teams) led by the deputy governor. (Photo by Jindo-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 28th that it is concentrating administrative efforts on preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus by organizing and operating a quarantine emergency response team (5 teams) led by the deputy county governor.

Following the domestic fourth confirmed case and the elevation of the infectious disease crisis alert to the caution level, a step-by-step response plan has been established and is being operated, starting with a video conference of deputy heads presided over by the Governor of Jeollanam-do on the 24th.

Although no suspected cases of the novel coronavirus have yet occurred in Jindo-gun, in preparation for any eventuality, screening clinics have been set up and are being operated at Jindo Hanguk Hospital and the public health center, with the quarantine emergency response team operating 24 hours a day.

Additionally, a system assigning one staff member to be responsible for one hospital or clinic and one village has been implemented, while urgent cooperation letters have been sent to 69 major medical institutions and multi-use facilities in the area, along with holding outreach meetings to establish a surveillance system for preventive measures.

A representative of the Jindo-gun Public Health Center urged, “To prevent the novel coronavirus in advance, please follow infection prevention guidelines such as proper handwashing and wearing masks.”

Meanwhile, if fever, cough, or difficulty breathing occur within 14 days after returning from a visit to China, please immediately contact the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency call center (1339) or the public health center (540-6074).

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