Damyang-gun Strengthens 'Flood-Affected Area Disinfection Activities' to Prevent Infectious Diseases

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 19th that it has strengthened quarantine activities in flood-affected areas to prevent the deterioration of sanitary conditions due to flooding and the high possibility of infectious disease outbreaks caused by crowded living conditions in evacuation shelters.

Following the recent heavy rains, the county formed an emergency quarantine support team (12 teams, 24 members) in anticipation of increased occurrences of various infectious diseases and sanitary pests such as mosquitoes due to hot and humid weather.

In addition, with support from other cities and counties (Yeongam-gun, Gangjin-gun, Jindo-gun), special quarantine disinfection was conducted from the 12th to the 18th targeting temporary shelters, flooded areas, riversides, and major tourist spots such as Meta Provence.

Through guidance on preventive measures at evacuation shelters, safe water and food consumption methods, proper handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing in daily life, promotional activities were also carried out to prevent waterborne infectious diseases and COVID-19 infections.

The county maintains an emergency quarantine system for immediate response to reports of infectious diseases such as diarrhea, fever, cough, rash, and vomiting, and is making every effort to prevent sanitary pest damage in vulnerable areas including flood-affected zones, densely populated residential areas, multi-use facilities, and tourist sites.

Kim Soon-bok, Director of the Health Center, said, “We will do our best in quarantine disinfection to prioritize residents affected by flooding and create a pleasant living environment for the citizens,” and added, “We hope residents will also comply with key rules to prevent waterborne infectious diseases and COVID-19.”

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