Geochang-gun Awarded Governor's Commendation as an Excellent Institution for 'Infectious Disease Management Project'

Recognized for Infectious Disease Management Response Capability Amid COVID-19 Outbreak

Geochang-gun Public Health Center exterior view (Photo by Geochang-gun)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam Province announced on the 1st that it was selected as an excellent infectious disease management institution and received a commendation from the Governor of Gyeongnam Province for being recognized as a place that excelled in infectious disease prevention and management in the Gyeongnam region.

The province highly evaluated Geochang-gun for blocking the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) within the region through proactive full inspections of high-risk facilities and infectious disease prevention, as well as greatly contributing to infectious disease prevention management such as proper handwashing and cough etiquette.

The county expanded full inspections of high-risk facilities such as nursing hospitals, nursing homes, and day and night care centers in the area in accordance with strengthened administrative orders to actively respond to infectious disease management caused by COVID-19.

They also made every effort to block the spread of COVID-19 by installing and operating a mobile screening clinic that visits all residents.

Gu In-mo, the head of Geochang-gun, said, “I am pleased that we were recognized as an excellent institution for our efforts in managing infectious disease projects over the past year amid the COVID-19 crisis,” and added, “We will continue to enhance our infectious disease prevention and response capabilities to definitely overcome COVID-19.”

Since the spread of COVID-19 is still ongoing, the county is guiding residents to always remain vigilant and actively participate in social distancing measures such as personal quarantine rules including handwashing, wearing masks, and banning private gatherings of five or more people.

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