Dongjak-gu, New Coronavirus Quarantine Countermeasures Headquarters Operating 24 Hours

Strengthening the Quarantine Task Force to the Quarantine Headquarters... Operation of Screening Clinics and Establishment of Cooperation System with Seoul City... Promotion and Dissemination of Response Procedures and Personal Hygiene Rules to Medical Institutions and Residents

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Lee Chang-woo) has strengthened and is operating the existing 'Emergency Quarantine Task Force' as the 'Dongjak-gu Disaster Safety Quarantine Headquarters' from the 27th, following the upgrade of the novel coronavirus infectious disease crisis level from caution to alert.

At the emergency countermeasure meeting on the 28th, chaired by the mayor, although no confirmed cases have yet occurred in the area, discussions were held on cooperation with related organizations and rapid response plans in case of patient occurrence in preparation for an emergency situation.

Since the 8th, the district has organized three teams of the 'Novel Coronavirus Emergency Quarantine Task Force' to maintain a 24-hour response system and continuously monitor suspected patient occurrence situations.

In particular, an emergency contact system has been established with Seoul Boramae Hospital, a Seoul-designated screening medical institution, and Chung-Ang University Hospital, a nationally designated inpatient treatment hospital, strengthening the quarantine surveillance system through close cooperation with Seoul City and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Also, the district plans to operate the negative pressure facility when suspected patients enter the screening clinic on the first floor of the public health center, moving them along a separately prepared route until transfer to medical institutions to block contact with other visitors.

As a special measure in Shindaebang 1-dong, where many Chinese residents live, an additional temporary screening clinic will be installed in the parking lot next to the community center (Shindaebang 1-dong 603-4), and masks, hand sanitizers, and thermometers will be distributed to senior centers, daycare centers, and public facilities to enable self-monitoring of health status.

Furthermore, until the situation ends, the district will minimize general medical treatment at the public health center, suspend other examinations and health programs, and refrain from holding cultural and sports events organized by the district where many residents gather, preparing for any emergency.

In addition, through the district office website and banners, publicity on preventive behavior rules for the novel coronavirus infectious disease is being strengthened, guiding residents with fever or respiratory symptoms to report to the public health center or the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention call center (☎1339).

To alleviate residents' anxiety, the 'Dongjak-gu 24-hour Consultation Call Center (☎820-9680)' is operated, enhancing consultation functions related to the novel coronavirus infectious disease.

Mayor Lee Chang-woo of Dongjak-gu said, “We will promptly and accurately communicate the district situation so that residents can feel at ease,” and added, “We will operate a 24-hour emergency system to proactively respond to infectious diseases and mobilize all administrative power to protect residents' health and safety.”

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