Gochang-gun, Thorough Measures to Block Local COVID-19 Transmission

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Seon-gang] Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk Province, has decided to strengthen its response system and emergency duty system by conducting extensive quarantine activities, keeping in mind even the slightest possibility of local transmission of COVID-19.

According to Gochang-gun on the 21st, Mayor Yu Gi-sang chaired an emergency meeting with related departments (disaster safety, public health center, etc.) regarding the spread of COVID-19, ordering the reinforcement of local quarantine activities and the establishment of a thorough emergency duty system.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the county public health center has conducted consultations with about 1,044 people and collected specimens from 14 residents who expressed anxiety after visiting epidemic countries such as China. All tests returned negative results.

Additionally, to alleviate residents' anxiety and prevent further spread, screening clinics have been set up at Gochang Hospital and Gochang Public Health Center to provide medical examinations and testing. Patients with respiratory diseases visiting Gochang Hospital are only allowed to receive treatment at the screening clinic and emergency clinic.

Furthermore, 1,751 disinfectants, 43,734 masks, and about 1,580 hand sanitizers have been distributed, and posters and notices have been disseminated to intensify public awareness for infectious disease prevention.

Thermal imaging cameras have been installed at social welfare institutions and various public facilities, with on-site staff assigned for real-time monitoring. Disinfection has also been strengthened at multi-use facilities such as Gochang Public Bus Terminal, Dongri Cinema, Goindol Museum, Gochang Traditional Market, and the county library.

In particular, the county health authorities are focusing on blocking local transmission of COVID-19 by strengthening cooperation with the Gochang Multicultural Center and establishing hotlines in preparation for the large influx of foreign workers from China and Southeast Asian countries ahead of the main farming season.

Mayor Yu Gi-sang of Gochang-gun said, “With additional confirmed cases occurring in Jeonbuk Province, we are facing a new phase in COVID-19 quarantine response. We ask everyone to refrain from traveling to domestic and international high-risk areas and to unite in overcoming this difficult situation.”

He added, “Gochang-gun will continue to do its best through thorough emergency quarantine and response duties until the infectious disease is eradicated, and we ask all residents to strictly follow infectious disease prevention guidelines.”

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