Seoul Jung-gu Operates 24-Hour Emergency System to Prevent Wuhan Pneumonia

Activation of Infectious Disease Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and Operation of Health Center Screening Clinics

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] As the alert level for the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) has been raised to "caution," Jung-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Seo Yang-ho) has also entered an emergency stance to prevent the spread of infection.

On the morning of the 28th, the district held an emergency countermeasure meeting chaired by Mayor Seo Yang-ho of Jung-gu, establishing a Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters and building a comprehensive response system, deciding to temporarily postpone all events within the district.

Accordingly, the Seoul City budget briefing scheduled for the 31st and the district's New Year's gathering planned for the 29th-30th will be postponed indefinitely. The elementary school new parents' class scheduled for the 29th and the Citizen Academy on the 30th will also be temporarily postponed.

Additionally, the district requested related organizations, including local functional groups, to refrain from holding meetings for the time being.

Furthermore, as the infection speed of the novel coronavirus accelerates, hygiene rules will be disseminated to vulnerable groups such as schools and daycare centers within the district. Operational matters will be handled according to central government guidelines, considering the ripple effect.

Since the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Korea on the 20th, the district has been operating a 24-hour emergency system. With the infectious disease alert level raised to "caution" on the 27th, all departments are on high alert, immediately delivering messages containing prevention rules and response guidelines to residents.

In particular, the Jung-gu Disaster and Safety Headquarters, considering the district's characteristics with tourist attractions such as Myeongdong and Dongdaemun Market and a concentration of hotels, has designated a hotline for infectious disease management in lodging facilities to closely monitor the situation. The public health center will operate screening clinics and epidemiological investigation teams, strengthening infection control activities in medical institutions and responding comprehensively.

Mayor Seo Yang-ho of Jung-gu said, "We will make every effort to prevent damage from the novel coronavirus by establishing a thorough preparedness system."

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