Muan-gun, All-Out Effort to Block Community Spread of Novel Coronavirus Infection

Active Cooperation with Civic Groups... Disinfection Conducted at 60 Senior Centers

Muan-gun Public Health Center visited 60 locations, including 39 senior centers in Samhyang-eup and 21 senior centers in Namak Apartments, to carry out sterilization and disinfection. (Photo by Muan-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Muan County, Jeonnam (Governor Kim San) announced on the 3rd that it is making all-out efforts to block the local community as the 'Novel Coronavirus Infection' that originated in China is spreading worldwide, and confirmed cases are increasing, including third-generation infections occurring domestically.

On the 2nd, about 40 people including Governor Kim San, County Council member Kang Byung-guk, and local community private organizations such as Namak Sarang Forum, Namak Youth Safety Association, and Namak Healing Volunteer Society visited 60 locations, including 39 senior centers in Samhyang-eup and 21 senior centers in Namak Apartments, to conduct sterilization and disinfection and promote infection prevention guidelines and behavioral rules.

In particular, on the 31st of last month, Muan County established the Muan County Regional Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, headed by Governor Kim San, and is operating a 24-hour emergency response monitoring system.

A Muan County official stated, “Screening clinics have been set up at the public health center and two Muan hospitals to prepare for community spread,” and urged, “Thoroughly follow personal hygiene rules such as washing hands frequently and wearing masks when going out, and if you have suspicious symptoms such as fever and cough, immediately report to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (☎1339) or the county public health center.”

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