Seocho-gu Cooperates in Designating Seoul Human Resources Development Institute as COVID-19 Quarantine Facility

Seocho-gu Disaster and Safety Headquarters Issues Statement on 7th, Expresses Willingness to Cooperate Regarding Designation of Seoul Human Resources Development Institute Dormitory in Seocho-gu as Quarantine Facility

Jo Eun-hee, Seocho District Mayor

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seocho-gu (District Mayor Jo Eun-hee) stated regarding the designation of the Seoul Human Resources Development Institute as a quarantine facility for the novel coronavirus, "In a national disaster situation, it is the fundamental duty of a basic local government like Seocho-gu to closely cooperate with the central government and local governments to protect the safety of the people."

On the 7th, the Seocho-gu Disaster and Safety Headquarters issued a statement titled 'Position on the Designation of Seoul Human Resources Development Institute as a Quarantine Facility Related to the Novel Coronavirus,' announcing that Seoul City intends to accommodate up to 30 self-quarantined individuals, who are not confirmed coronavirus patients, in the dormitories of the Seoul Human Resources Development Institute.

Below is the statement released by the Seocho-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Head: Seocho-gu Mayor Jo Eun-hee)

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Position Statement on the Designation of Seoul Human Resources Development Institute as a Quarantine Facility Related to the Novel Coronavirus

Dear and respected 450,000 residents of Seocho-gu!

How much concern you must have due to the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus. Seocho-gu has activated the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters to protect residents' safety and to reduce confusion through prompt and transparent information disclosure.

In this regard, Seoul City has decided to utilize the Human Resources Development Institute located in Seocho-dong, Seocho-gu as a quarantine facility. This means accommodating up to 30 self-quarantined individuals, who are not confirmed cases, in the dormitories of the Seoul Human Resources Development Institute under Seoul City.

In a national disaster situation, it is the fundamental duty of a basic local government like Seocho-gu to closely cooperate with the central government and local governments to protect the safety of the people.

During the 2009 H1N1 flu and the 2015 MERS outbreaks, the Seoul Human Resources Development Institute was also designated as a quarantine facility, but no problems occurred due to thorough management.

Based on the ample experience and know-how accumulated at that time, we will respond more meticulously and thoroughly to this quarantine facility designation. We believe that the highly cultured and dignified residents of Seocho-gu will also demonstrate mature civic consciousness.

The important thing is from now on. Seocho-gu will establish strong and practical quarantine and strict control measures to protect the safety of its 450,000 residents. We will alleviate any anxiety related to the use of self-quarantine facilities, from the selection of residents to transportation and management measures.

Dear respected residents of Seocho-gu!

Seocho-gu will continue to do its utmost to protect the safety of its residents as if protecting the safety of its own family. We will transparently disclose information if there are any changes in the situation and overcome the disaster swiftly and in an organized manner based on the trust of the residents.

Seocho-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters

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