Mapo-gu Secures Additional Ambulances for Rapid COVID-19 Response

Purchase of Latest Facility Ambulance for Safe and Proper COVID-19 Specimen and Patient Transport... Dedicated Ambulance Parking Space Secured in Front of Mapo-gu Health Center Enables Rapid Dispatch

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Mapo-gu (Mayor Yudonggyun) recently announced plans to further strengthen its infectious disease response emergency medical system by purchasing an additional ambulance to ensure rapid and safe specimen collection and patient transport for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Since the MERS outbreak, the district recognized the need to enhance infectious disease surveillance and emergency medical systems, and has operated one general and one specialized ambulance purchased in 2015.

The two ambulances equipped with the latest facilities played a significant role in enabling the district to respond safely and swiftly to the COVID-19 cluster outbreak situation.

Accordingly, the district is set to receive one more ambulance with the latest facilities in July. The district plans to utilize the ambulances for transporting the increasing number of confirmed and suspected patients, thereby further strengthening its infectious disease response capabilities.

Additionally, a dedicated ambulance parking space has been newly created in front of the Mapo-gu Public Health Center, preparing for the rapid dispatch of a total of three ambulances, including the newly purchased one.

Following the construction last month of a screening clinic equipped with the latest facilities such as negative pressure, ventilation, and heating and cooling systems, the district aims to maintain a flawless quarantine system by adding this new ambulance to prepare for the prolonged COVID-19 crisis and the possibility of a second large-scale infectious disease outbreak.

Yudonggyun, Mayor of Mapo-gu, stated, “As the spread of COVID-19 continues, we are preparing in various ways to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected emergencies. We will do our best without letting our guard down until residents can return to peaceful daily life.”

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