Seodaemun-gu, Full Efforts to Prevent and Respond to the Spread of Novel Coronavirus

Summoning Language Institute and Dormitory Officials, Requesting Active Management of Incoming Chinese International Students... Recommending Cancellation or Postponement of School Entrance Ceremonies, Graduations, and Various Community Gatherings... Crackdown on Hoarding of Masks and Hand Sanitizers... Emergency Living Expense Support Plan for Residents Facing Hardship During Quarantine Period

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has formed the ‘Infectious Disease Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters’ led by the mayor, focusing all efforts on preventing the spread of the novel coronavirus and taking proactive measures.

The district requested active management from local universities to identify the residences and contact information of Chinese international students entering the country, and to ensure 14 days of self-quarantine and refraining from going out. Meetings were held by gathering university officials to enable special management of language institutes and dormitories.

Additionally, the district recommended that entrance and graduation ceremonies at local elementary, middle, high schools, and universities be omitted if possible, and if held, be conducted as internal events without outside visitors.

The district also requested various professional organizations and related institutions to cancel or postpone events and meetings where residents gather, including the elderly with weak immunity, pregnant women, children, and infants. For religious facilities, infectious disease prevention guideline notices are posted, and support is provided to supply hand sanitizers and masks as much as possible.

Furthermore, the district plans to actively crack down on hoarding of masks and hand sanitizers to ensure that those who seek profit at the expense of public safety and lives receive appropriate punishment.

In addition, thorough disinfection is conducted in various local places such as guesthouses and restaurants frequented by Chinese visitors, and investigations are carried out to check for establishments posting notices like ‘No Entry for Chinese’ to prevent hate and exclusionary acts.

A district official stated, “Seodaemun-gu is receiving favorable reviews for exemplary operation of the novel coronavirus screening clinic equipped with counseling rooms, waiting rooms, dedicated passages, negative pressure machines, heating facilities, and protective clothing,” adding, “We will prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the community as much as possible by establishing a proactive response system.”

The Seodaemun-gu Infectious Disease Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters operates a counseling call center (330-1806, 330-1300) and conducts daily monitoring of contacts and suspected patients, as well as on-site surveillance of those in self-quarantine.

Measures are also being implemented to provide emergency living expenses to residents facing financial difficulties due to loss of income during the quarantine period.

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