Gwangju Fire Department Utilizes COVID-19 'Self-Test Kits' to Prevent Fire Service Gaps

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Gwangju Metropolitan City Fire Safety Headquarters has taken measures to prevent fire service gaps using self-test kits.

On the 27th, the Gwangsu Fire Headquarters announced that it will supply 1,000 self-test kits to all fire stations to enable early detection of COVID-19 infections among firefighters and prevent its spread.

This distribution of self-test kits was promoted to prevent fire service gaps by using them as an auxiliary testing method when firefighters visit crowded places or come into contact with unspecified individuals during work, even if they show no symptoms.

Currently, only those with symptoms, those who have had close contact with confirmed cases, or employees who have visited the metropolitan area undergo polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests and self-quarantine until results are received.

Kim Young-il, head of the city’s Rescue and Emergency Department, said, “Any firefighter can use the self-test kits provided at each fire station to conduct self-testing,” adding, “We will strive to prevent the spread of COVID-19 among firefighters at the workplace to avoid any gaps in fire service capabilities.”

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