Jeonnam Provincial Council Actively Cooperates in COVID-19 Response

Temporary Session in February: Jeonnam Province Response Department's Work Report Deferred

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] The Health, Welfare, and Environment Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council announced on the 6th that it will actively cooperate with the executive branch to block the inflow and prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.

The committee received an urgent briefing from Jeonnam Province on the 4th and conducted an on-site inspection of the screening clinic. Immediately afterward, it made a sudden decision to postpone the work reports from the Health and Welfare Bureau and the Health and Environment Research Institute, which are responsible for COVID-19 response tasks scheduled during the February extraordinary session.

The background for this decision is that the spread of the novel coronavirus infection is faster than during the SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome) and MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) outbreaks, and confirmed cases have occurred in the neighboring Gwangju Metropolitan City, increasing concerns about the spread within Jeonnam Province. This measure aims to allow the executive branch to focus more on proactive responses.

Chairman Jeon Gyeongseon said, “It is very regrettable that the 22nd confirmed case has occurred in the province today, making residents' concerns a reality,” and added, “I hope all efforts will be concentrated to ensure that the safety and health of the residents are guaranteed as the top priority in this situation.”

Meanwhile, the Jeonnam Provincial Council, which is scheduled to open on the 12th, plans to hold a 10-day session including work reports from Jeonnam Province and the Jeonnam Office of Education for 2020, as well as reviews of ordinances closely related to residents' lives.

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