Jongno-gu, Intensive Disinfection of Traditional Markets and More

Disinfection of Tongin Market

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Jongno-gu (Mayor Kim Young-jong) conducted intensive disinfection on the 11th along the Cheonggyecheon Stream area, where traditional markets and animal sales businesses are concentrated, to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection.

The district has deployed specialized infectious disease prevention companies since the 7th to carry out precise disinfection combining fogging and spraying for individual stores, targeting popular places such as Gwangjang Market and Tongin Market, which are frequently visited by local residents as well as domestic and international tourists.

Small-scale traditional markets and areas with dense animal sales businesses along Cheonggyecheon Stream will also be directly disinfected thoroughly by the Jongno-gu Public Health Center until February 12.

This is to alleviate residents' anxiety through infectious disease prevention and to revitalize the local economy.

Mayor Kim Young-jong stated, “There is growing national anxiety due to the novel coronavirus, and there are concerns that the economy will also contract. It is time for the community to implement meticulous policies for revitalizing the market economy and preventing infectious diseases.” He added, “To ease residents' concerns, we will strengthen the response system by informing them of quarantine and prevention guidelines through various channels.”

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