Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "We Will Make Every Effort to Block the Spread of COVID-19"

Jeonnam's First Confirmed Case Reported: 'Emergency Statement' Issued

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, issued an emergency statement on the 6th following the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in Jeonnam and promised to make every effort to prevent the spread of the infectious disease.

Governor Kim said, "The 22nd confirmed case, which occurred in Naju, has been finally identified as the older brother of the 16th confirmed patient and is currently undergoing isolated treatment at Chosun University Hospital," adding, "Family contacts already identified have been placed under self-quarantine, and any additional contacts confirmed through epidemiological investigations will be promptly isolated."

Currently, the province is conducting epidemiological investigations in cooperation with the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to track movement paths and identify contacts.

In Naju City, the village senior center has been closed, and thorough disinfection is underway in the village and public transportation facilities as part of strict situation management.

Governor Kim emphasized, "We will continuously expand disinfection efforts at multi-use facilities such as terminals, marts, and public transportation," and added, "We have secured approximately 5.2 billion won for protective supplies such as masks and hand sanitizers for frontline medical personnel and vulnerable groups to prepare for emergency demand."

He continued, "We will hold emergency response meetings with related agencies such as the Office of Education and the Police Agency to prepare more specific countermeasures and implement them immediately."

He also urged, "Now is a time when the interest and cooperation of the residents are more crucial than ever," and requested, "Please follow personal hygiene rules such as handwashing and wearing masks, and refrain from visiting crowded places as much as possible."

Furthermore, he added, "Jeonnam Province will do its utmost to prevent community transmission by mobilizing all possible measures."

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