Warning Against False Rumors Related to the Novel Coronavirus

Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu, Seoul, Urges Precautions to Prevent Harm to Foreigners and Traditional Market Merchants

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] On the morning of the 30th, Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu, Seoul, presided over a meeting related to the novel coronavirus infection at the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters set up on the 5th floor of the public health center. He specially urged, "Since Jung-gu is home to tourist attractions such as Myeongdong and 39 traditional markets including Namdaemun Market, we must ensure that foreigners are not discriminated against due to misinformation and rumors, and that residents such as livestock sellers in traditional markets do not suffer damage."

He also said, "Employees should have a sense of duty to protect residents and strictly maintain public service discipline," and "Special attention should be paid to vulnerable groups with weak immunity."

On the same day in the afternoon, Mayor Seo visited the Yaksu Comprehensive Social Welfare Center to ask the elderly to thoroughly manage hygiene by wearing masks and washing hands, and visited guesthouses in the area to guide them to disseminate prevention rules and response measures to tourists.

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