Hamyang-gun Discusses COVID-19 Response Measures at December Executive Meeting

Ensuring Thorough Care for Marginalized Groups Amidst Serious Situation at Executive Meeting

Exterior view of Hamyang County Office (Photo by Hamyang County)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Seochunsoo, the mayor of Hamyang County, Gyeongnam, on the 15th, urged efforts to create a safe Hamyang from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and livestock infectious diseases during a two-week executive meeting.

He held an executive meeting presided over by Mayor Seo in the county office's large conference room, reported on important pending projects to be promoted by each department, and drew cooperation from each department for smooth project promotion.

On this day, Mayor Seo said, “In the serious situation where thorough quarantine and personal hygiene are emphasized more than ever in response to the third wave of COVID-19, we must tighten the reins of quarantine even more,” and added, “Also, after the closure of the senior citizens' center, please carefully take care of the overall lives of the elderly and also look after the underprivileged well.”

He also urged, “In the current situation where African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI) are spreading, please maintain Hamyang as a livestock infectious disease-free area through thorough blocking quarantine.”

Furthermore, he said, “From the 14th, the Bus Information System (BIS) has been completed, enabling the provision of a convenient transportation environment for the residents,” and asked, “Please strive to discover such convenience policies in residents' daily lives.”

In addition, he requested thorough preparation regarding the discovery of youth inflow policies linked to population inflow policies and securing national and provincial funds for 2022.

Mayor Seo said, “This year is expected to be difficult with COVID-19 and climate change, including concentrated summer heavy rains and anticipated cold waves in winter,” and requested, “Please pay attention to crops, facilities, transportation, and residents' safety in preparation for cold waves and heavy snow.”

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