Gwanak-gu, All-Out Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Novel Coronavirus

Temporary Screening Clinic in Sinsa-dong to Operate Daily from 9 AM to 6 PM Starting the 1st

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Jun-hee) has launched an all-out response to alleviate residents' anxiety and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus in the community following the World Health Organization (WHO)'s declaration of a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern' and the increase in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in Korea.

At an emergency second meeting on novel coronavirus response held on the 31st of last month, the district decided to establish a temporary screening clinic next to the Sinsa-dong Community Service Center, where many Chinese residents live, and operate it daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting February 1.

This is the third temporary screening clinic set up targeting areas with a large Chinese population, following the Gwanak-gu Public Health Center and H Plus Yangji Hospital.

Residents who have recently visited China or exhibit symptoms of the novel coronavirus infection can contact the Gwanak-gu Public Health Center (☎879-7133, 7136) and undergo screening tests according to the procedures.

Since the 28th of last month, the Gwanak-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for novel coronavirus infection has been established on the 6th floor of the Gwanak-gu Public Health Center, initiating an emergency duty system.

The disaster headquarters operates daily (including weekends) from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and all departments of the district office and each dong community service center also operate emergency duty teams from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

After emergency duty hours, the district office's comprehensive situation room maintains the situation and operates a 24-hour emergency response system.

Additionally, hand sanitizers and masks have been provided at dong community service centers and the district office civil service desks, and thermal imaging cameras have been installed at the entrances of the district office civil service desk and public health center for real-time monitoring.

Focused disinfection and continuous inspections are being conducted at multi-use facilities such as traditional markets, cultural facilities, lodging businesses, and large restaurants. Distribution of health masks and hand sanitizers, as well as intensive promotion of preventive measures using posters and banners, are also underway.

Using various promotional media such as internal broadcasting systems in apartment complexes, the district office website, electronic display boards, and SNS, the district is promoting infection prevention guidelines including hand washing, cough etiquette, and mask wearing to alleviate residents' anxiety and encourage voluntary participation.

Mayor Park Jun-hee stated, “In preparation for the declaration of a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern,' we will closely cooperate with Seoul City and the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect residents' health and safety and prevent community spread by mobilizing all administrative capabilities for active response.”

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