Geumcheon-gu, All-Out Effort to Prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection

Operation of Emergency Response Situation Room Composed of Dedicated Personnel... Focus on Quarantine and Promotion of Preventive Measures in Traditional Markets, Foreign Resident Areas... Provision of Hygiene Supplies Such as Hand Sanitizers and Cleansers in Multi-use Community Facilities

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Geumcheon-gu (Mayor Yu Seong-hoon) is making every effort to prevent infection and stop the spread of the disease amid growing concerns as the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in South Korea has increased to 11.

Currently, there are no confirmed cases in Geumcheon-gu. On the night of the 30th, a suspected COVID-19 patient visited the Geumcheon-gu screening clinic for testing, but it was confirmed not to be COVID-19. As of the 30th, a total of 33 suspected cases have been examined and epidemiologically investigated at the screening clinic, but no confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported.

Since the 28th, the district has established an emergency response situation room for COVID-19 on the 4th floor of the Geumcheon-gu Public Health Center and has entered an emergency duty system. The situation room operates from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays (until 6 p.m. on weekends and holidays), and after hours, the general situation room at the district office maintains the situation, ensuring a 24-hour emergency response system.

Additionally, the district operates screening clinics at Geumcheon-gu Public Health Center, Doksan Health Branch, and Huimyung Hospital. Following the Ministry of Health and Welfare and Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency guidelines, screening is conducted for suspected patients who have visited China within the last 14 days or have had close contact with confirmed patients and show COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, etc.). If confirmed positive through specimen testing, patients are transferred to designated hospitals for isolation treatment.

Furthermore, the district conducts daily intensive disinfection in vulnerable areas such as traditional markets to prevent COVID-19 and plans to expand this to the entire district starting February 6.

In cooperation with related departments and organizations, the district is actively responding to COVID-19 prevention by posting promotional materials such as banners and posters at multi-use facilities like traditional markets, welfare centers, and areas densely populated by foreigners, and distributing hygiene supplies including hand sanitizers, cleansers, and masks.

Residents who have visited China and exhibit COVID-19 symptoms should contact the Geumcheon-gu COVID-19 Emergency Response Team (☏02-2627-1971~6) and undergo screening according to the prescribed procedures.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the district has canceled all events scheduled for February that involve large gatherings of residents, such as community dialogues. However, unavoidable resident participation events will be held on a reduced scale, with infection prevention guidelines provided to participants and masks and hand sanitizers made available to prepare against the spread of infectious diseases.

Yu Seong-hoon, Mayor of Geumcheon-gu, stated, “To prevent infection, it is important to wear masks when using public transportation or visiting public places and to wash hands with soap for at least 30 seconds after going out. We will maintain a full-scale response system in close cooperation with the central government and Seoul City until COVID-19 is completely eradicated in the country.”

For more information, please contact the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Call Center (☏1339), Seoul City Dasan Call Center (☏120), or Geumcheon-gu COVID-19 Emergency Response Team (☏2627-1971~6).

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