Gyeonggi Fire Department "Responding in Protective Suits Even Without COVID-19 Confirmed Cases"

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] "Do not be alarmed if a 119 paramedic responds wearing protective infection gear."

Recently, as cases have continued where people mistakenly believed that confirmed patients had appeared nearby after seeing paramedics wearing protective infection suits, the Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters has urged the public to refrain from spreading unnecessary anxiety.

According to the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters on the 25th, there have been frequent misunderstandings and concerns in various parts of the province after seeing paramedics wearing protective infection suits, mistakenly thinking that confirmed patients had appeared.

Posts and photos claiming to have seen paramedics in protective suits have been shared indiscriminately through social networking services (SNS) and internet cafes, spreading unverified information.

However, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters explained that paramedics wear protective infection suits and respond on-site when dealing with individuals who have a fever of 37.5 degrees Celsius or higher, respiratory symptoms, or have recently traveled abroad, as a preventive measure to stop the 'spread' caused by emergency activities.

A representative from the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters stated, "Even though it is simply a patient transport case, people seem to misunderstand that confirmed patients have appeared just because paramedics responded wearing protective infection suits. There is no need to feel anxious without reason, as the suits are worn to prevent possible infection spread."

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