Yujinseop Jeongeup Mayor, Full Effort in COVID-19 Prevention Promotion

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jae-gil] Yoo Jin-seop, mayor of Jeongeup City, Jeonbuk, launched a "COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines" publicity campaign focusing on Chungjeongno shopping district and Saemgoeul Market, where a large floating population is expected ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.

According to Jeongeup City on the 8th, Mayor Yoo Jin-seop and senior officials visited major streets and traditional markets with heavy pedestrian traffic on the 6th to distribute COVID-19 prevention guideline materials to block community transmission of COVID-19.

This activity was organized to form a broad civic consensus on the importance of social distancing and compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines during the holiday season and to encourage active participation from residents.

Mayor Yoo conducted prevention guideline briefings and inspections while urging citizens to strictly adhere to personal preventive behaviors such as refraining from travel during the Lunar New Year holiday, hand washing, and wearing masks.

He also listened to the difficulties faced by merchants on site, offered encouragement and consolation, and promised to strive for the recovery of the commercial district.

Mayor Yoo explained plans for COVID-19 vaccination and response measures to alleviate the anxiety of merchants and residents.

The vaccines will be sequentially imported into the country starting mid-month through COVAX, an international organization managing infectious diseases.

Mayor Yoo explained that on the 1st, a vaccine inoculation promotion team consisting of 7 teams and 155 members, led by the vice mayor, was formed to ensure safe and flawless vaccination.

The city plans to operate a vaccination call center to support vaccination and respond promptly to adverse reactions, and establish and operate a hotline with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

In addition, a consultative body will be formed with related organizations including the Medical Association and Asan Medical Center to support vaccination and prepare for emergencies.

Mayor Yoo Jin-seop said, "Even a slight complacency or negligence can lead to the spread of COVID-19 at any time, so the situation remains severe," and added, "For the safety of the Jeongeup community, I once again ask citizens to actively participate in daily social distancing and comply with prevention guidelines such as wearing masks."

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