[Photo] Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, Seoul, Chairs Meeting on COVID-19 Spread and Typhoon 'Bavi' Countermeasures

Emphasis on Strict Compliance with Enhanced Quarantine Rules to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Infection... Thorough Preemptive Inspections of Various Facilities and Risk Factors Ahead of Typhoon 'Bavi' Approaching

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 25th at 10 a.m., Noh Hyun-song, Mayor of Gangseo-gu, received a report on measures against 'COVID-19 spread and Typhoon Bavi' in the mayor's office, attended by the deputy mayor, directors, and heads of relevant departments.

Oh Young-wook, Director of Gangseo-gu Public Health Center, explained that a total of 52 confirmed cases have occurred in our area since the August 15 Gwanghwamun rally, and Lee Deok-soo, Director of the Construction and Transportation Bureau, reported on preventive measures against the approaching Typhoon Bavi accompanied by strong winds and rain.

Mayor Noh Hyun-song emphasized, "In all matters, we must actively prevent and thoroughly manage so that local residents can live somewhat comfortably," and urged, "With a sense of infinite responsibility, be thorough in prevention activities for residents' safety."

He particularly stated, "At this point when the government is considering raising social distancing to level 3, if COVID-19 is not controlled, daily life will come to a halt and the economy will be paralyzed, causing serious problems," and appealed, "Residents must actively practice strengthened social distancing above all to help control COVID-19."

He also said, "Since confirmed COVID-19 cases are emerging in various places such as Seoul City Hall and government offices, all staff must strictly follow quarantine rules and manage themselves to prevent infection."

Furthermore, he instructed, "Typhoon 'Bavi,' accompanied by strong winds and rain strong enough to make standing difficult, is moving north along the west coast toward the metropolitan area," and added, "Since significant damage could occur, residents should be thoroughly guided to prepare in advance through disaster messages, and each department must make every effort in preventive activities."

The district is conducting detailed epidemiological investigations of confirmed cases, quickly quarantining contacts, and strictly managing those in self-quarantine, focusing administrative efforts on preventing local residents from becoming infected.

Currently, based on the results of the 'Gwanghwamun Stayee Full Survey,' the whereabouts of non-respondents are being identified and visits conducted, and those undiagnosed for COVID-19 are being actively guided to undergo testing through administrative orders.

Additionally, all matters that may arise due to Typhoon Bavi are being inspected by each department, and temporary facilities including tents at the Ewha Womans University Seoul Hospital screening clinic installed outdoors are being maintained to prevent damage.

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