Jeon Nam Provincial Assemblyman Lee Hyuk-je demands quarantine measures for schools near infectious disease specialized hospitals

Lee Hyuk-je, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Lee Hyukje, a member of the Jeonnam Provincial Council, announced on the 12th that he demanded thorough quarantine measures for school facilities around infectious disease-dedicated hospitals in the province during the 338th extraordinary session standing committee meeting held on the 11th.

Councilor Lee stated, “The COVID-19 crisis caused unprecedented disruptions such as repeated delays in school openings, plunging school sites into confusion. Moreover, anxiety among students and parents near Mokpo Medical Center, Suncheon Medical Center, and Gangjin Medical Center, which have been designated as national infectious disease-dedicated hospitals, is intensifying,” and strongly urged for countermeasures.

He continued, “Even if there is no possibility of accommodating patients infected with the COVID-19 virus, thorough preparations must be made in advance for the occurrence of other infectious diseases in the future.”

He also added, “It is a difficult time to procure quarantine supplies such as masks, thermal scanners, thermometers, and disinfectants,” and urged, “Coordinate with local governments to ensure that more supplies are stocked at the relevant schools.”

Chairman Woo Seunghee also demanded thorough preparations for the schools in question, even if it requires using contingency funds for equipment such as thermal imaging cameras, and Vice Superintendent Lee Gibong responded that measures would be taken so that parents can send their children to school without worry.

Meanwhile, Mokpo Iro Elementary School is located within 50 meters of Mokpo Medical Center, Suncheon Maesan Middle School, Suncheon Maesan Girls' High School, and Suncheon Maesan High School are located near Suncheon Medical Center, and Gangjin Girls' Middle School and Gangjin High School are located near Gangjin Medical Center, thus falling under schools around infectious disease-dedicated hospitals in the province.

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