Jung-gu Conducts 'Handwashing Campaign for Everyday Infection Prevention'

Installation of Three Handwashing Stations to Prevent Infectious Diseases Including COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seoyangho) conducted a 'Handwashing Campaign for Everyday Quarantine' on the afternoon of the 15th at the handwashing water stations installed under the shade structure in front of Exit 3 of Cheonggu Station.

During the campaign, Jung-gu Mayor Seoyangho and the head of Jung-gu Public Health Center demonstrated handwashing at the station and emphasized to nearby residents that handwashing should be practiced daily as the most important measure to prevent various summer infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

The installation of the street handwashing water stations was Mayor Seoyangho's idea.

In early May, as the previously subdued COVID-19 began to spread again from Itaewon and showed signs of entering a prolonged phase, Mayor Seo emphasized quarantine in daily life and took steps to prepare practical and concrete measures that could be followed in everyday life. The installation of handwashing stations was one of these measures.

Mayor Seo stressed that among COVID-19 prevention guidelines, wearing masks and handwashing should be prioritized, and he initiated discussions with the Central Metropolitan Waterworks Office regarding the installation of handwashing stations.

After scouting possible locations, three sites were selected: in front of the Daisy Hotel in Myeongdong (107 Toegye-ro), Gwanghui-dong Intersection (307 Toegye-ro), and in front of Exit 3 of Cheonggu Station (294-40 Sindang-dong). After securing water supply and drainage facilities, by the end of June, handwashing water stations that also allow drinking water were installed under the shade structures at each location.

Thanks to this, pedestrians passing by can now take shelter from the heat under the shade and wash their hands anytime. The provision of cleansing agents, cleaning, and hygiene management are regularly handled by the nearby community service centers.

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