Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Urges Active Cooperation in Adhering to COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, stated, "Recently, the number of cold patients has surged during the changing seasons, creating a serious situation where local infections could spread due to misidentification as a cold," and urged, "Please actively cooperate with the COVID-19 prevention guidelines."

Governor Kim announced in an emergency statement on the 8th, "Four local infection cases, numbered Jeonnam 192 to 195, occurred yesterday," adding, "Among them, the Jeonnam 192 confirmed case is an elementary school teacher, and the Jeonnam 194 and 195 confirmed cases visited the Suncheon Shinhan Bank Yeonhyang-dong branch, which many residents frequent, creating a serious situation that could lead to local infections."

He continued, "To block local infections, since the 7th, tests have been conducted on a total of 413 people, including 246 related to the Suncheon Shinhan Bank, 104 elementary school staff and students where the Jeonnam 192 confirmed case worked, and 63 family members, restaurant, and hospital contacts," explaining, "Among them, 114 tested negative in the first round, and the Yeonhyang-dong branch of Shinhan Bank has been temporarily closed."

He also stated, "For the safety of children, in consultation with the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, the elementary school where the Jeonnam 192 confirmed case worked has switched to remote classes for two weeks," and added, "Facilities visited by confirmed cases have been immediately closed and disinfected."

He urged, "If you have suspicious symptoms such as fever, sore throat, or respiratory symptoms, you should visit a public health center immediately for medical consultation or diagnostic testing rather than judging on your own," and advised, "Refrain from visiting the metropolitan area and recent outbreak regions, and minimize contact with outsiders."

In particular, he emphasized, "Avoid events and gatherings and actively utilize non-face-to-face and contactless methods," and stressed, "Despite social distancing level 1 in Jeonnam Province, we strongly recommend holding gatherings and events with fewer than 100 people."

Additionally, he added, "The most certain vaccine to prevent the spread of COVID-19 is wearing a mask, so masks must be worn both indoors and outdoors at all times."

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