Gangbuk-gu, Full-Scale Response to Novel Coronavirus

Intensive Disinfection in Infection-Vulnerable Areas and Circulatory Disinfection by Dong within the Region... Operation of a Total of 3 Thermal Imaging Cameras This Week, Temporary Indefinite Suspension of Lecture Programs

Disinfection and Sanitization

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is putting all its efforts into preventing the spread and infection of COVID-19 within the region as the possibility of transmission through various routes increases.

The Gangbuk-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters activated the COVID-19 Emergency Quarantine Task Force and conducted focused disinfection in vulnerable areas. Additionally, disinfection work was carried out at least once a week in other spaces by circulating through each neighborhood.

Furthermore, preemptive measures were taken to prevent the spread of infection through disinfection activities at welfare facilities vulnerable to infection such as daycare centers and senior citizen centers, as well as multi-use facilities including subway stations and bus garages within the region.

The district also plans to strengthen early detection of suspected fever cases by installing two additional thermal imaging cameras in areas with high foot traffic within this week.

Thermal imaging cameras are devices that alert staff with an alarm sound when a person passing in front of the installation site has a high fever. This allows for the prevention of respiratory infections accompanied by fever in crowded places without direct contact with the individuals.

Previously, the district strengthened one-on-one monitoring of self-quarantined individuals and active surveillance subjects residing in Gangbuk-gu. To block the spread of infection within the community and minimize indoor gatherings, the district temporarily suspended all lecture programs indefinitely.

The Gangbuk-gu Urban Management Corporation also temporarily closed entrusted facilities such as the Well-being Sports Center and the Cultural Information Library until the 15th.

Mayor Park Gyeom-su of Gangbuk-gu urged residents to “strictly follow personal hygiene and infectious disease prevention guidelines,” and stated, “We will focus all administrative efforts on maintaining the emergency quarantine system and conducting on-site inspections to prevent COVID-19.”

Thermal Imaging Camera

Residents with fever and respiratory symptoms can contact the Gangbuk-gu Public Health Center (☎901-7686, 7689, 7704~7706) or the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency Call Center (☎1339) for guidance.

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