Mokpo Coast Guard Strengthens Marine Quarantine Against 'Coronavirus'

Mokpo Coast Guard is making every effort to block marine quarantine to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection. (Photo by Mokpo Coast Guard)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mokpo Maritime Police Station (Chief Jeong Young-jin) announced on the 29th that it will strengthen maritime quarantine and disinfection activities in response to concerns about the spread of the novel coronavirus and the occurrence of confirmed infection cases domestically.

The novel coronavirus originated in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China, and enters the body through the eyes, nose, mouth, and mucous membranes. After an incubation period of 2 to 14 days, it causes respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, pneumonia, and difficulty breathing, making prevention essential.

Accordingly, the maritime police plan to strengthen infection prevention and containment measures targeting domestic fishing vessels, Chinese food import companies, foreign crew members, and areas densely populated by foreigners.

Additionally, direct contact between Chinese fishing vessel hulls and crew members will be minimized, and quarantine prevention guidelines will be strictly followed.

Jeong Young-jin, Chief of Mokpo Maritime Police Station, urged, “To prevent the novel coronavirus that threatens life safety, please pay attention to personal hygiene such as wearing masks and washing hands, and strictly adhere to prevention guidelines.”

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