Mapo-gu Prevents Fake News on Novel Coronavirus

Recently, a post titled 'Real-Time Coronavirus Report' on SNS claimed a suspected case in Mangwon-dong and advised caution in Sinchon, Hongdae, and Line 6, accompanied by on-site photos... However, the district confirmed that no suspected case occurred in Mangwon-dong... To prevent the spread of fake news and improve residents' infectious disease response through verified information, the 'Fact Check! Novel Coronavirus Infection' information service is provided.

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] As the novel coronavirus infection spreads and residents' anxiety grows, indiscriminate false information related to the infection is rapidly spreading through SNS and other channels, causing social confusion.

Recently, a post titled "Real-time Coronavirus Report" was uploaded on an SNS, containing a photo from the scene and recommending caution in Sinchon, Hongdae, and Line 6 due to a suspected patient occurring in Mangwon-dong.

However, the district office confirmed that the report of a suspected patient in Mangwon-dong was not true. The post has since been deleted.

Mapo-gu (District Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun) is providing the "Fact Check! Novel Coronavirus Infection" information service to prevent the spread of fake news related to the novel coronavirus infection and to improve residents' ability to respond to infectious diseases through verified information.

On the 30th of last month, the infectious disease crisis level was raised to "alert," and as the number of confirmed infectious disease patients in Korea increased to 15, the entire nation is engulfed in anxiety over the contagiousness of the coronavirus. In this situation, the production and distribution of unverified fake news can lead people into even more confusion, so caution is necessary.

The district is providing quick and accurate information related to the novel coronavirus infection through all online and offline channels. In addition to prevention guidelines and precautions, the latest information on the domestic and international spread of the infection is continuously updated to alleviate residents' anxiety.

On the Mapo-gu Office and Mapo-gu Public Health Center websites, information on prevention guidelines and the status of screening clinics related to the novel coronavirus infection can be found. Through the Mapo Central Library website, the latest information on infectious diseases and links to related organizations are provided. This information can also be confirmed via the official SNS (Facebook, etc.) of Mapo Central Library.

For residents who have difficulty accessing media such as broadcasts and the internet, a collection corner for infectious disease-related materials has been set up on the 3rd floor of the frequently visited Mapo Central Library, providing guidance on the infectious disease crisis level, infection status, and screening clinic lists.

The district has currently formed a Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters consisting of 9 teams, 92 members, and 4 groups, operating 24 hours a day to respond quickly to infectious disease occurrences and to prevent community spread.

In particular, to ensure residents do not face difficulties in consultation and reporting, a separate call center (3153-9004~9007) has been established within the Mapo-gu Public Health Center to actively handle telephone inquiries. This 24-hour situation response hotline was built by the district to supplement the issues caused by the overload of calls to the existing Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency call center (1339) and the 120 Dasan Call Center.

Mayor Yoo Dong-gyun of Mapo-gu said, "We have prepared four Mapo-gu call center numbers to respond to any consultations and reports related to the novel coronavirus infection," and added, "We hope residents familiarize themselves with prevention guidelines and immediately report if any suspicious symptoms occur."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.