Choi Hyung-sik, Damyang County Governor, Goes All Out to Combat Novel Coronavirus

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Choi Hyungsik, the mayor of Damyang County, is focusing all efforts on monitoring the situation in response to the recent spreading trend of the novel coronavirus infection.

According to the county on the 4th, since the 1st, a Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, led by the mayor as the head, has been established to fully respond to the novel coronavirus infection and prevent its spread.

On this day, Mayor Choi held an emergency video conference with the heads of towns and townships to check the response situation to the gradually spreading coronavirus.

He also instructed the cancellation of various events where many people gather, such as the Daeboreum festival held in towns and townships, and ordered strong preemptive measures including hygiene management of major tourist sites, restaurant restrooms, lodging facilities, and public transportation.

A county official said, "All residents must unite to overcome this crisis situation together," and added, "We hope everyone actively cooperates by following preventive measures and immediately reporting any situation."

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