Assemblyman So Byeong-cheol Takes Initiative for City-Province Cooperation Measures Amid COVID-19 Spread in Suncheon

Governor Kim Young-rok of Jeonnam Visits Suncheon, Urgent Joint Situation Inspection Achieved

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] As COVID-19 confirmed cases spread in the Suncheon area, Jeonnam Province, Suncheon City, and a member of the National Assembly have jointly taken measures.

On the morning of the 6th, Democratic Party lawmaker So Byung-chul (Suncheon-Gwangyang-Gokseong-Gurye Gap, Judiciary Committee) visited Suncheon and discussed quarantine measures with Governor Kim Young-rok of Jeonnam and Mayor Heo Seok.

Officials from Jeonnam Province and Suncheon City conducted an emergency situation check at the Suncheon Public Health Center, held a meeting on measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and announced the details.

Lawmaker So shared the COVID-19 spread situation in Suncheon and discussed countermeasures over the phone with Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare at Jeonnam Province.

So said, “Given the serious situation in Suncheon, cooperation between Jeonnam Province and Suncheon City is necessary,” and suggested to Director Kang, “Let’s visit Suncheon again to assess the situation and discuss follow-up measures together.”

At the emergency meeting on the 6th, Governor Kim Young-rok emphasized, “We will swiftly contain COVID-19 to prevent further spread,” and added, “COVID-19 sneaks in through moments of negligence, so we must follow quarantine rules under any circumstances.”

He continued, “Suncheon City has elevated to level 2 and is taking proactive measures, so management should be sufficient,” and said, “The National Police Agency is also cooperating, so we must manage thoroughly without missing any parts.”

Governor Kim also brought 30,000 masks as a gesture of encouragement.

Lawmaker So said, “The governor’s prompt visit is a great encouragement to the citizens and to the medical staff and public officials on the front lines of quarantine,” and stressed, “It is most important to accurately identify and block confirmed cases, and blocking confirmed cases is only possible if citizens voluntarily cooperate.”

He added, “We will support citizens so they can work with peace of mind,” and pledged to do their utmost to block the spread.

So urged those under self-quarantine to strictly adhere to self-quarantine principles, reduce handshakes or physical contact besides wearing masks, and strictly follow quarantine rules such as using hand sanitizer and washing hands.

Two days before the April 7 by-election, So had decided to suspend election campaigning to protect the safety and health of Suncheon citizens, as COVID-19 was at a critical point of potentially spreading into a fourth wave.

Accordingly, Democratic Party candidate for the Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Han Chun-ok has completely suspended face-to-face election campaigning and is continuing non-face-to-face campaigning by playing pre-recorded messages urging compliance with quarantine rules from the campaign vehicle.

So stated, “Suncheon City has overcome several COVID-19 crisis situations through the great power of its citizens. I strongly urge citizens to cooperate and comply with quarantine rules once again, and the National Assembly, Suncheon City, and Jeonnam Province will join forces to do their best by the citizens’ side so that citizens can quickly overcome the COVID-19 crisis.”

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