Suncheon-si Focuses on COVID-19 Prevention Efforts Centered on Public Transportation Facilities

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Suncheon City in Jeollanam-do is making every effort to disinfect public transportation and facilities, which are expected to be major infection routes, to prevent the local spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to Suncheon City on the 13th, although no confirmed cases have occurred within the city yet, large-scale COVID-19 disinfection activities are being carried out on public transportation such as taxis and city buses used by unspecified many people, as well as transportation facilities including bus stops, Suncheon Station, and Suncheon Bus Terminal to block community transmission.

For infectious disease prevention and hygiene management, the city distributed 3,000 preventive masks, 200 hand sanitizers, and promotional materials to two city bus companies and 20 taxi companies within the city, and conducted hygiene education for workers on mask-wearing and compliance with personal hygiene rules.

In addition, thermal imaging cameras have been installed at Suncheon Station for active response, hand sanitizers are always available at transportation facilities for passengers to use freely, and disinfection is performed at least once daily.

The Suncheon City Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters urged citizens to follow infectious disease prevention rules such as washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds, wearing masks, and practicing cough etiquette, and to immediately report to the Disease Control Headquarters Call Center (1339) or Suncheon City Health Center if suspicious symptoms appear.

A Suncheon City official said, “We will respond thoroughly through disinfection and support for preventive supplies so that citizens can use public transportation with peace of mind.”

Since the 3rd, Suncheon City has been operating the Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, consisting of 7 teams and 11 departments, with Mayor Heo Seok as the head, to actively respond to on-site situations for COVID-19 response.

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