Gwangju Mayor Lee Yong-seop: "We Will Do Our Best in Coronavirus Quarantine Measures"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, has urged to do their best in the quarantine measures against the "Novel Coronavirus Infection (Wuhan Pneumonia)".

On the 29th, at the Gwangju city executive meeting, Mayor Lee stated, "The novel coronavirus infection, Wuhan Pneumonia, which started in China at the end of last year, is spreading worldwide. As of the 28th, four confirmed cases have been reported domestically, and although there are no confirmed cases in our city yet, two people are under active monitoring, so we cannot afford to lower our guard."

He continued, "Above all, please prioritize the health and safety of citizens and make every effort to operate a preemptive and active quarantine network to prevent Wuhan Pneumonia from spreading in the local community."

He also said, "When suspected patients are found, measures such as reporting, testing, isolation, and contact management should be carried out promptly according to the response manual," and urged, "Please strengthen the 24-hour continuous response system in close cooperation with district health centers, the education office, and local medical facilities."

Furthermore, he emphasized, "Citizens' participation is also very important to prevent the spread in the community. Wearing masks when going out and washing hands thoroughly and frequently with soap can prevent infection," and requested, "Citizens are asked to actively practice these infectious disease prevention rules and report to the Disease Control Headquarters call center (1339) if they have a fever or cough after visiting China."

Finally, he added, "Our staff may find it difficult due to emergency duties, but considering that this is a serious matter related to the health and lives of citizens, please do your best."

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