Uljin-gun Forms 154 Emergency Duty Teams During Lunar New Year Holiday... Screening Clinics Operate Normally

Announcement of Comprehensive Measures for Lunar New Year

Uljin County held a countermeasure meeting on the 26th.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] Uljin-gun, Gyeongbuk announced on the 27th that it will implement comprehensive measures to ensure the safety of residents and minimize inconveniences during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

Earlier, on the 26th, the county held a countermeasure meeting and established 32 key tasks across 9 areas, including emergency quarantine and medical response measures, local economic revitalization plans, and transportation measures.

During the holiday period, a 24-hour response team will be operated to prepare for any COVID-19 confirmed cases, and screening clinics will also operate normally. To prevent gaps in medical care, on-duty medical institutions and pharmacies will be operated to provide uninterrupted medical services.

As a measure to revitalize the local economy, which has been stagnant due to COVID-19, a price control situation room will be formed to stabilize prices, and a joint price inspection team will be operated in cooperation with related organizations.

Support will be provided for small and medium-sized enterprises' Lunar New Year funds to prevent wage arrears for workers, and from February 1st, a joint shopping event involving public officials and institutions/organizations will be held to encourage the use of traditional markets.

In particular, for the first time in Gyeongbuk, following last Chuseok, disaster basic income of 100,000 won per resident will be paid again this Lunar New Year holiday, and applications are being accepted by each eup and myeon.

During the Lunar New Year holiday period (February 11th to February 14th), a 24-hour comprehensive situation room will be operated with 154 emergency duty personnel across 9 fields, and a cooperative system will be established with related organizations such as the police station and fire station to minimize inconveniences for residents.

County Governor Jeon Chan-geol said, "We will do our best to ensure that residents and visitors have a safe and healthy Lunar New Year holiday," and added, "Although everyone is going through difficult times due to COVID-19, I hope this holiday will be a warm one sharing hearts with neighbors in need."

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