Myeon Hyun-gwan, Haenam County Governor, Urges Active Participation in 'Social Distancing'

"Preventing the Spread of COVID-19: The Urgent Need for Residents' Participation"

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan appealed for active participation in the social distancing campaign, urging people to refrain from using multi-use facilities, going out, gathering, and traveling. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Myeong Hyeon-gwan, the mayor of Haenam County, announced a public appeal on the 22nd regarding the implementation of a social distancing campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19, urging all residents to participate in infection prevention efforts.

The government announced on the 21st through a statement that for the next 15 days, as a nationwide special measure, it will implement strict social distancing along with recommendations to suspend operations of religious facilities, indoor sports facilities, and entertainment venues with high risk of group infections. It also stated that if compliance is not observed, administrative orders and claims for compensation will be enforced.

In his appeal, Mayor Myeong recognized the seriousness of the current situation and expressed his determination to devote all efforts to protecting the safety of county residents over the next two weeks. He also urged residents to pay attention to personal health management by following daily life guidelines and actively participate in the social distancing campaign by refraining from using multi-use facilities, going out, gathering, and traveling.

Additionally, plans are in place for special management of overseas entrants and outsiders, such as recent cases in Muan, Jeollanam-do. Visitors, residents, and tourists coming to Haenam from other regions are also advised to minimize contact through caution and consideration.

Haenam County has not reported any confirmed COVID-19 cases or suspected cases due to close contact. Early on, a quarantine task force was formed, and 11 organizations from the public, private, and military sectors participate in a joint countermeasure committee. Under close cooperation within the region, a quarantine and medical system is being established and operated, including the operation of a unified disinfection day every Friday.

Moreover, Haenam was the first nationwide to complete distribution of one emergency mask per resident, creating a calm response atmosphere amid the mask purchasing frenzy.

Along with this, comprehensive economic revitalization measures, including support for small business owners, are being promoted to overcome economic difficulties caused by COVID-19 early. Decisions were also made to promptly execute 278.1 billion KRW in the first half of the year, issue an additional 30 billion KRW worth of Haenam Love Gift Certificates with a 10% discount sale, and fully pay the agricultural and fishery public service allowance in April.

Mayor Myeong said, “The reason Haenam has been able to respond calmly to COVID-19 without any incidents or accidents so far is thanks to the high level of awareness of the residents and the community spirit of caring for each other.” He added, “As the next 15 days require united strength through a nationwide campaign for the early end of COVID-19, I hope Haenam residents will once again join together to overcome this crisis.”

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