Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "AI Containment and Quarantine Network Must Be Thoroughly Established in the Province"

Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok is presiding over a policy meeting with department heads in the Seojaepil Room at the provincial office on the 1st. Photo by Jeonnam Province

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, gave an urgent directive on the 1st to "establish a quarantine network to block AI originating from Jeongeup within the province alongside COVID-19, and to prepare thorough countermeasures with vigilance."

At the policy meeting with department heads that day, Governor Kim said, "The highly pathogenic AI originating from Jeongeup is a critical point for Jeonnam due to exchanges with Jeonbuk," and added, "Especially since there are many affiliates in the province, we must establish extraordinary measures starting from the quarantine line such as banning slaughter and blocking quarantine to prevent damage."

He also emphasized, "Jeonnam has entered social distancing level 1.5 related to COVID-19, but risk factors from food consumption still exist," and stated, "From level 1.5, just like singing rooms where food consumption is prohibited, we must strongly recommend that places like movie theaters and multi-rooms prevent damage caused by food, and simultaneously manage multi-use facilities in daily life."

Along with this, he said, "With the college entrance exam approaching, the provincial government must take great interest and actively support," and urged, "Prepare thoroughly so that confirmed cases and self-isolated examinees do not face any disruption in the exam, and in case of any emergency, ensure top priority for PCR testing and timely results."

He also mentioned SOC projects recently proposed to the government.

Governor Kim said, "Various neglected issues in Jeonnam have shown achievements under the current government, such as the Honam High-Speed Railway passing through Muan Airport and the electrification of the Namhae Coast railway," and added, "The government is positively reviewing the Jeolla Line high-speed railway in the national railway network plan, but please do your best to ensure it is reflected in the national plan going forward."

He continued, "The construction of the national advanced medical complex being promoted in Jeonnam is expected to apply for designation by the end of the year," and explained, "This can create a new turning point for the bio industry, especially if Hwasun is linked as a hub for infectious diseases and vaccine immune therapeutics production with Jangseong National Cardiovascular Center and Wando Marine Healing Hub, it has a good chance of success."

Additionally, he said, "The Hope 2021 Sharing Campaign to help neighbors has started," and added, "Let public officials take the lead in this event to create opportunities to support neighbors in need."

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