Mayor Lee Yong-seop: "Please Do Not Be Excessively Anxious and Engage in Normal Economic Activities"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Lee Yong-seop, Mayor of Gwangju Metropolitan City, appealed, “The novel coronavirus infection is a disease that can be prevented by strictly following prevention guidelines, so I hope the citizens of Gwangju do not become excessively anxious and continue normal economic activities.”

On the 11th, Mayor Lee visited a mart in Nam-gu that was affected by the novel coronavirus infection to encourage the merchants and made these remarks.

The mart Mayor Lee visited has been facing significant difficulties in business as customers stopped coming after information spread that a confirmed patient had visited.

The mart conducted thorough disinfection on the 5th, voluntarily closed on the 6th, and resumed business on the 9th. The mart owner tested negative for the coronavirus on the 8th.

Mayor Lee encouraged the merchants struggling with business and purchased various daily necessities. The city hall staff who accompanied him also supported by buying fruits, beverages, snacks, and other refreshments.

In particular, Mayor Lee said, “According to data released by the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the infectivity of the coronavirus rapidly decreases once it is released into the air, and it dies on the same day if disinfection is carried out. Especially, since patient number 16 visited this mart more than 17 days ago, I, as the Mayor of Gwangju, guarantee it is 100% safe,” and added, “I hope citizens use the mart as usual.”

He then urged citizens not to have excessive anxiety and to carry on with normal activities.

Mayor Lee stated, “Since thorough quarantine measures are being implemented, there is no need to be overly anxious about the confirmed patient’s movement path. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of health authorities and the cooperation of citizens, no additional confirmed cases have occurred for five consecutive days. Therefore, I ask citizens to strictly follow prevention guidelines but continue their normal lives, such as shopping at marts and markets and dining out at restaurants.”

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