Gangnam-gu 'Negative Pressure Facility Equipped Living Treatment Center' Fully Operational

Hotel Utilization with 63 Rooms and 69 Beds: Medical Staff and Dedicated Officials On-site to Support Recovery of Asymptomatic and Mild Patients

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangnam-gu (District Mayor Jeong Soon-gyun) has installed a negative pressure residential treatment center in a local hotel to help address the nationwide shortage of hospital beds due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases, and it has been operational since the 23rd.

The Gangnam Residential Treatment Center is a facility for isolation treatment of asymptomatic and mild confirmed cases, operating with 63 rooms and 69 beds. It is equipped with negative pressure devices that prevent the virus from leaking outside in all internal facilities such as specimen collection rooms, X-ray rooms, and waste storage rooms, ensuring the safety of residents, medical staff, and nearby local residents.

Additionally, seven medical staff and six dedicated public officials are stationed on-site to monitor health conditions 24 hours a day and respond to emergencies, helping confirmed patients recover quickly.

Along with this, the district has also deployed eight support personnel responsible for admission guidance and thorough disinfection.

There is no age limit for admission, and even confirmed patients aged 65 or older or those with chronic underlying diseases can be admitted if hospital treatment is not necessary.

Jeong Soon-gyun, Mayor of Gangnam-gu, said, “The Gangnam Residential Treatment Center, befitting the ‘Elegant Gangnam,’ is expected to reduce the waiting time for bed allocation and help confirmed patients recover quickly through prompt treatment,” adding, “All Gangnam-gu staff will do their best to protect the health and safety of residents without letting their guard down until COVID-19 is eradicated.”

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