Jeongeup-si's All-Out Effort to Prevent the Spread of 'Novel Coronavirus'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk Province, has launched an all-out response to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection, known as 'Wuhan Pneumonia.'

The city announced on the 3rd that as coronavirus infection cases have occurred in the province, raising citizens' concerns, it is focusing on preventing the infection by distributing hand sanitizers.

On the 1st, the city urgently distributed 400 hand sanitizers to about 330 religious organizations in the region, including Christian, Buddhist, and Catholic groups, where many citizens gather.

Along with distributing hand sanitizers, the city distributed prevention promotional posters, urging compliance with infection response guidelines and preventive behavior rules.

The city plans to continuously distribute hand sanitizers and masks to multi-use facilities, senior centers for socially vulnerable groups, and daycare centers as additional supplies become available.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, "As additional cases have occurred in the province, proactive measures are necessary," adding, "We will do our utmost to block the inflow and prevent the spread of infectious diseases to protect the safety and health of citizens."

Meanwhile, the city is operating the Novel Coronavirus Infectious Disease Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters 24 hours a day to respond to the novel coronavirus infection.

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