Jangheung-gun Cancels Daeboreum Event to Fully Prevent Novel Coronavirus Spread

Cancellation of Jeongwol Daeboreum Event Scheduled for the 7th
Cancellation and Postponement of Large-Scale Events with Crowds Such as Education and Gatherings

An expanded executive meeting was held on the 3rd in the Jangheung County Office Situation Room. (Photo by Jangheung County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Jeong Jong-sun) announced on the 3rd at the expanded executive meeting held in the Jangheung-gun Office situation room that it will cancel various large-scale events held in the region, including the Jeongwol Daeboreum festival, to prevent the influx of the novel coronavirus.

Accordingly, all schedules including the Jeongwol Daeboreum event originally planned for the 7th, various educational sessions, meetings, and assemblies will be either canceled or postponed.

The county is currently mobilizing all resources related to disease control, quarantine, and disaster safety infrastructure, focusing efforts on blocking the influx of the novel coronavirus.

In response to the emergency situation, budget support has been initiated for the purchase of quarantine supplies such as air tents for screening clinics and preventive items. Additional resident quarantine supplies such as masks and alcohol wipes have also been secured, and hand sanitizers have been placed in government office civil service desks.

Jeong Jong-sun, Governor of Jangheung-gun, stated, “We will do our best to prevent the influx of the novel coronavirus into the region and protect the lives and property of our residents.”

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