[Photo] Gwanak-gu Holds Emergency 2nd Meeting to Respond to Novel Coronavirus

Second Meeting Held Following WHO's Declaration of 'International Public Health Emergency'... Temporary Screening Clinic Set Up in Sinsa-dong, Operating from 9 AM to 6 PM Starting February 1

Park Jun-hee, the mayor of Gwanak-gu, is visiting the screening clinic located on the first floor of the Gwanak-gu Public Health Center and having a conversation with the staff.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) held an emergency second meeting on January 31 to respond to the novel coronavirus following the World Health Organization (WHO)'s declaration of a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern.'

At the meeting, the district decided to set up a temporary screening clinic next to the Sinsa-dong Community Service Center, where many Chinese residents live, and operate it from February 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Through various activities such as basic epidemiological investigations, patient case classification, and targeted publicity in areas with a large Chinese population, the district aims to prevent the community spread of the novel coronavirus.

Additionally, the district is carrying out various preventive measures including ▲additional distribution of hand sanitizers and masks ▲expansion of thermal imaging cameras ▲operation of three screening clinics (public health center, Yangji Hospital, Sinsa-dong Community Service Center) ▲disinfection and continuous inspection of cultural and multi-use facilities ▲focused promotion of preventive guidelines for short-term lodging businesses and large restaurants ▲and diverse prevention activities through media such as the website, electronic display boards, and banners.

Mayor Park Jun-hee stated, “In line with the declaration of the ‘Public Health Emergency of International Concern,’ all district capabilities will be concentrated to protect the health of residents and prevent community spread, and all staff will do their best.”

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