Naju-si Launches 24-Hour Emergency Response System for Coronavirus

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) visited the COVID-19 public health center screening clinic site to inspect the operation management status and has entered a 24-hour emergency response system.

According to the city on the 4th, following the occurrence of the 16th confirmed case in Gwangju Metropolitan City, they ordered rapid and accurate work to block the spread of the virus.

Mayor Kang said, "I sincerely thank the public health center staff and medical personnel who have been dedicated to preventing the novel coronavirus since before the Lunar New Year holiday," adding, "However, since the 16th confirmed case was identified in Gwangju, which is adjacent to our region, I hope everyone will raise awareness and make every effort to prepare immediately according to the situation."

Since the 22nd of last month, the city has prioritized distributing hand sanitizers, masks, and other items to virus-vulnerable groups such as village senior centers and social welfare facilities, and plans to promptly secure additional supplies and distribute them sequentially to each eup, myeon, and dong.

Additionally, the city plans to increase efficiency in operating the screening clinics by purchasing mobile X-ray devices and thermal imaging cameras for early differentiation of COVID-19 infections.

Mayor Kang stated, "We will do our best to maintain vigilance without letting our guard down until this national crisis virus is eradicated, including step-by-step emergency measures and proactive responses such as active surveillance," and added, "We ask citizens to strictly follow preventive measures such as hand washing and wearing masks."

The basic preventive measures for the novel coronavirus include washing hands properly for 30 seconds, covering your sleeve when coughing, and refraining from visiting crowded places.

If you experience abnormal symptoms such as cough, fever, or difficulty breathing after visiting China or abroad, please contact the city public health center or the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

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