COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Visited Goheung Area, Sad but Please Do Not Panic and Continue Daily Life

If Symptoms Occur, Report First to KCDC (1339), Local Health Center, or 120 Call Center

Han Myung-jin Preliminary Candidate: "Will Transparently and Promptly Report in Case of COVID-19 Situation" View original image


[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] On the 20th, the local community was engulfed in anxiety and fear due to a man in his 30s from Gwangju, who was confirmed to have COVID-19 and had visited Goheung.


The man is known to have visited Daegu on the 16th.


Han Myungjin, the Democratic Party preliminary candidate for the National Assembly representing Goheung, Boseong, Jangheung, and Gangjin, stated in a press release on the 21st, “Due to the visit of the COVID-19 confirmed patient to the Goheung area, unfortunately, some facilities were closed and disinfection was carried out.”


The preliminary candidate added, “No additional cases have occurred yet, and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, Jeollanam-do, and Goheung County are communicating in real-time and responding accordingly,” and urged, “Residents are asked not to be alarmed and to continue their daily lives while adhering to the COVID-19 national behavioral guidelines: always wear a mask in enclosed spaces, wash hands frequently, and if you have a fever or respiratory symptoms, immediately report to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (1339), or the local health centers (Goheung 061-830-5561, Boseong 061-853-4000, Jangheung 061-862-4000, Gangjin 061-430-3574), or the 120 call center.”



Preliminary candidate Han Myungjin said, “As a National Assembly preliminary candidate, I will do my utmost to protect the health and safety of our residents in Goheung, Boseong, Jangheung, and Gangjin by cooperating with each local government,” and added, “I will report related information to you with the utmost effort based on the principle of transparent information disclosure. Since the life and safety of the people come first, I also feel a heavy sense of responsibility.”


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