Changwon Public Officials, Bus Drivers, and Others Involved in Chain Infection... Emergency Press Conference

Separate Assignment of 5 Staff Members per Administrative Welfare Center and Comprehensive Testing of Bus Workers Conducted

Mayor Heo Seong-mu of Changwon is holding an emergency press conference related to COVID-19 on the 18th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 18th, Heo Seong-mu, Mayor of Changwon City, held an emergency briefing related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) following confirmed cases among public officials, bus drivers, and nursing hospitals.

As an employee of the Guam 2-dong Administrative Welfare Center tested positive on the 18th, the Guam 2-dong Administrative Welfare Center was temporarily closed, and all employees were tested and placed under self-quarantine for two weeks.

Starting tomorrow, five separate staff members will be assigned to Guam 2-dong to enable essential civil service operations.

Additionally, as two bus drivers in the district tested positive, all 1,855 drivers from nine companies will undergo comprehensive testing.

Among a total of 812 individuals related to religious facilities where multiple recent confirmed cases occurred, testing has been completed for 811 people, excluding one attendee of the resident BTJ Yeolbang Center.

Mayor Heo stated, "Although the extended social distancing will bring many difficulties again, only the participation of our citizens is the sole way to overcome the current crisis."

Meanwhile, the city announced that it is consulting with local hospitals and others to determine the optimal plans for vaccination institutions and methods in preparation for the vaccination campaign starting next month.

To avoid initial confusion related to vaccination, a regional consultative body including doctors and nurses will be separately formed together with the COVID-19 Vaccination Implementation Promotion Team.

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