Masan Health Center Launches 24-Hour Emergency Operations System

The Masan Public Health Center's Response Situation Team has entered 24-hour emergency operations. (Photo by Changwon City)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Kang Sharon] Changwon City in Gyeongnam announced on the 25th that it has set up a countermeasure situation room at Masan Health Center and launched 24-hour emergency operations in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The countermeasure situation room carries out all tasks such as providing guidance on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, epidemiological investigations in case of infection occurrence, and management of contacts.

In addition, to ensure a prompt and effective response, the response situation team maintains a 24-hour hotline and has established a joint system with related organizations within the jurisdiction.

Jang Dong-seong, the general team leader of the countermeasure situation room, urged, “Please strictly follow personal hygiene rules such as washing hands regularly and practicing proper cough etiquette, and avoid group activities such as meetings or gatherings as much as possible to prevent infection.”

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