Jeonnam Province "Please Stop Visiting Patients in Medical Institutions"

COVID-19 Spread Continues... Implementation of 'High-Intensity Measures' Underway

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 20th that it will implement high-intensity measures such as restricting visits to medical institutions following recent COVID-19 confirmed cases among medical institution workers.

Since confirmed cases among medical institution staff and hospitalized patients can become a pathway for community spread, strict measures have been prepared to prevent serious consequences in advance.

If a COVID-19 case occurs, disruptions to medical services may arise due to hospital closures, and in severe cases, a medical crisis could ensue. Patients with weakened immune systems may face more dangerous situations than the general public, requiring caution.

Accordingly, the province recently disseminated rules that medical institutions must routinely follow to each city and county and urged strict compliance within medical institutions.

According to these rules, medical institutions must prohibit visits and minimize caregivers.

Staff and patients' families must strictly adhere to basic quarantine rules, reduce off-site activities of staff, and actively prevent spread by restricting attendance of symptomatic employees.

For medical personnel, wearing masks (KF94), face shields, latex gloves, and vinyl gowns is mandatory, along with installing acrylic partitions and providing hand sanitizers.

Additionally, to prevent COVID-19 infections among medical institution workers, Jeonnam Medical Association and Gwangju Jeonnam Hospital Association will strengthen cooperation, and on-site inspections will be conducted to verify compliance.

Previously, the province had completely banned visits to long-term care hospitals starting from the 13th to prevent COVID-19 infections.

Gwak Jungil, Director of the Food and Drug Division of Jeonnam Province, stated, “We plan to continuously promote improvements in hospital visit culture in cooperation with patient groups, consumer civic organizations, and hospital associations, while also fostering a social atmosphere where residents can practice preventive measures in daily life.”

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