Hwasun-gun, Meeting to Review Response Status to Novel Coronavirus

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 3rd that it held a meeting to review the response status to the novel coronavirus infection at the county office's Disaster Safety Situation Room.

Presided over by Deputy Governor Choi Hyung-yeol, the meeting decided to expand and strengthen the 'Quarantine Countermeasures Team' for the novel coronavirus into the 'Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters.'

The meeting discussed monitoring to prevent the spread within the region, establishing a rapid response system in preparation for patient occurrence, securing emergency supplies such as masks and hand sanitizers, and inspection items.

Deputy Governor Choi ordered the reduction and restraint of all local events, promotion of individual preventive behavior guidelines, and establishment of a response posture for preventive activities.

Governor Gu Chung-gon visited the screening clinic for the novel coronavirus infection set up at the public health center on the same day and inspected the response system.

A county official said, "Do not be misled or anxious due to 'fake news' related to the novel coronavirus infection," and urged residents to practice preventive behavior guidelines such as washing hands for more than 30 seconds, covering the sleeve when coughing, wearing masks during outdoor activities, and informing medical institutions of overseas travel history when visiting.

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