Haenam-gun Expands COVID-19 One-Stop Treatment Centers to 15 Locations

[Haenam=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Haenam-gun announced on the 3rd that it has expanded the number of one-stop medical institutions, where testing and prescription are done in one place, from 12 to 15 in response to the COVID-19 resurgence situation.

At the one-stop medical institutions, through consultation with a doctor, COVID-19 oral antiviral prescriptions are available for seniors aged 60 and over, immunocompromised individuals, and those with underlying conditions.

Accordingly, the number of pharmacies responsible for prescribing COVID-19 oral antiviral drugs has also been expanded from 3 to 10.

According to the analysis by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the antiviral drugs (Paxlovid, Lagevrio), which are oral treatments for COVID-19, have been confirmed to reduce the risk of severe illness by up to 63% in confirmed cases aged 60 and above.

In addition, 23 respiratory patient treatment centers are currently operating, where diagnosis and symptom-appropriate prescriptions are possible.

The respiratory patient treatment centers and one-stop medical institutions in the jurisdiction can be checked through the Haenam-gun Public Health Center website, and confirmed or suspected COVID-19 patients can make an appointment before visiting for treatment.

A county official emphasized, “If symptoms appear, please visit a respiratory patient treatment center to receive prompt diagnosis and treatment, and if necessary, receive prescriptions for antiviral drugs. We also ask everyone to strictly follow basic quarantine rules such as hand washing, wearing masks indoors, and ventilating rooms at least three times a day.”

Haenam=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun alwatros@asiae.co.kr

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