Gangdong-gu, Full Effort in Response to Novel Coronavirus

Installation of Thermal Cameras at District Office and Health Center Entrances, Distribution of Masks and Hand Sanitizers... Full Mobilization of Available Resources Including Disaster Safety Headquarters, Screening Clinics Operation, and Prevention Guidelines Dissemination

Emergency Measures Meeting to Prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is thoroughly responding by mobilizing all available resources such as personnel and equipment to prevent the inflow and spread of the coronavirus in the region.

On the 28th, Gangdong-gu formed a Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters with the district mayor as the head and held an emergency countermeasure meeting attended by all department heads.

On the 29th, in preparation for the spread of the novel coronavirus, thermal imaging cameras were installed in the lobby of the 1st floor of the district office's 2nd building and at the entrance of the public health center.

Additionally, about 18,000 masks, 480 hand sanitizers and cleaning agents, and other preventive supplies were urgently distributed to welfare facilities such as 120 Senior Love Rooms, 60 facilities for the disabled, and community service centers that have difficulty managing these supplies on their own.

Since it is an emergency, additional preventive supplies will be secured and prioritized for vulnerable groups such as elderly living alone and multi-use facilities.

Since the 20th, the public health center has been operating a screening clinic for suspected patients, and is working closely with the local hospital network to prevent infection routes.

Furthermore, Gangdong-gu is strengthening promotional activities to alleviate residents' anxiety and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Information is shared immediately using the district website, official SNS (social network services), and outdoor electronic billboards, and banners, posters, and leaflets are posted and placed at regional hubs and community service centers. The district office's phone call connection tone has been changed to a coronavirus response voice guide.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “We will mobilize all available resources to respond thoroughly until the risk of infection completely disappears. We also ask all residents to strictly follow the infectious disease prevention guidelines for the safety of everyone.”

The main symptoms of the novel coronavirus infection are respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. To prevent infection, it is essential to thoroughly follow behavioral rules such as washing hands with running water for more than 30 seconds, wearing masks, and observing proper cough etiquette. If fever and respiratory symptoms occur within 14 days after visiting China, report immediately to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency call center (☎1339) or the public health center (☎3425-6713~5) before visiting a medical institution and inform medical staff of your overseas travel history.

Gangdong-gu installed a thermal imaging camera in the lobby of the government building on the 29th.

In addition, when visiting China, it was repeatedly requested to avoid contact with wild animals and poultry, refrain from visiting local markets or medical institutions with infection risks, and avoid contact with people showing respiratory symptoms such as fever and difficulty breathing.

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