Damyang-gun Strengthens COVID-19 Prevention System

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 6th that it will mobilize all administrative power to strengthen the quarantine system as public anxiety grows due to the spread of the novel coronavirus and confirmed cases have occurred in the nearby Gwangju Metropolitan City.

The county has temporarily postponed dialogues with residents, canceled mass gatherings such as the Jeongwol Daeboreum event and New Year agricultural practical education, and is focusing on blocking the inflow of pathogens.

So far, there have been no abnormal signs related to the novel coronavirus in Damyang, and no confirmed cases have occurred.

The county has set up screening clinics at the public health center and Damyang Sarang Hospital to thoroughly provide consultation and guidance on related inquiries, and is conducting preventive activities such as distributing hand sanitizers.

Using various promotional media such as text messages to all residents and village broadcasts, the county is spreading response guidelines and is especially focusing on preventing the spread of rumors related to infectious diseases.

A county official said, “All public officials are concentrating their capabilities on infection prevention,” and added, “We hope residents will actively cooperate by following preventive measures such as wearing masks, washing hands for more than 30 seconds, and immediately reporting any abnormal signs.”

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