Yoo Deok-yeol, Dongdaemun-gu Mayor, Puts Everything on the Line to Prevent Local Spread of COVID-19

Yoo Deok-yeol, Dongdaemun-gu Mayor, Patrols and Inspects Quarantine and Operation Suspension for Confirmed Cases' Movements at 2 PM on the 5th... Following Dongdaemun-gu's 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Confirmed Cases on the 4th, Rapid Disaster Texts Sent and Movements Immediately Disclosed to Residents... Distributed 574 Masks and 287 Hand Sanitizers to 287 Vulnerable Residents Struggling to Obtain Quarantine Supplies

On the afternoon of the 5th, Yoo Deok-yeol, the mayor of Dongdaemun District, visited vulnerable housing groups to once again emphasize COVID-19 guidelines and personally provide instructions on proper mask-wearing.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] As COVID-19 confirmed cases continue to occur in Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol), Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol of Dongdaemun-gu has put all efforts into preventing further local transmission.

On the afternoon of the 4th, when the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th confirmed cases in Dongdaemun-gu were finally diagnosed positive, Mayor Yoo and the Dongdaemun-gu Public Health Center immediately traced the movements of the confirmed cases and began disinfecting all visited locations and suspending operations from 6:30 PM.

Additionally, an emergency disaster text message was sent that evening to quickly inform residents of the confirmed cases, and at the same time, the confirmed cases' movement routes were posted on the Dongdaemun-gu website and social media.

From 2 PM on the 5th, Mayor Yoo personally patrolled the movement routes of the confirmed cases in the Imun 1-dong area, including Dongan Church, to recheck disinfection and operation suspension status.

Starting that afternoon, the district began distributing a total of 198 masks and 99 hand sanitizers to 99 vulnerable residents in the area. Additionally, 340 masks and 170 hand sanitizers were provided to 170 elderly recycling collectors, and 36 masks and 18 hand sanitizers to 18 homeless individuals. This measure aims to protect vulnerable groups who are struggling to obtain protective supplies such as masks amid the spreading local infections.

On the 5th, Mayor Yoo accompanied visits to vulnerable residents, emphasizing preventive measures once again and personally guiding on proper mask-wearing methods.

Furthermore, a total of 3,652 hand sanitizers were distributed and placed in 1,697 elevators in rental apartments and other multi-family housing. A total of 1,610 hand sanitizers were also distributed to 417 multi-use facilities including the Ganaan Shelter, women's welfare facilities, child and youth facilities, daycare centers, nursing homes, welfare centers and facilities for the disabled, and goshiwons.

On the afternoon of the 5th, Yudeokyeol, the mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, patrolled Dongan Church, which was included in the movement path of the second confirmed COVID-19 case in Dongdaemun-gu, to inspect quarantine measures and the suspension of operations.

Mayor Yoo Deok-yeol of Dongdaemun-gu stated, “Dongdaemun-gu is maintaining a 24-hour emergency response system centered on the public health center, making every effort in disinfection, on-site inspections, and publicity to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. However, we regret that confirmed cases have occurred. We will do our best to ensure no further confirmed cases by thoroughly tracing the movements of confirmed cases and implementing measures such as disinfection and suspension of operations. We also ask all residents to actively cooperate by managing personal hygiene and following preventive guidelines.”

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