No More Worries About a Second COVID-19! ... Gyeongnam Province Conducts Crisis Management Drills for Emerging and Reemerging Infectious Diseases

Gyeongnam Provincial Government. / Photo by Se-ryeong Lee ryeong@

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gyeongsangnam-do conducted the 2022 Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Disease Crisis Management Response Drill on the 20th.

Gyeongnam Province stated that the drill was carried out to assess the response capabilities of each agency and enhance their competencies to ensure that incidents threatening the safety of residents, such as COVID-19, do not occur again.

This drill was conducted as a simulation exercise in preparation for the occurrence of zoonotic influenza infections.

The drill included ▲a lecture on the main characteristics of infectious diseases ▲a practical response process OX quiz and 1:1 epidemiological investigation and role-play-based training ▲discussion-based training to derive contact management measures ▲and practice of donning and doffing Level D protective suits for rapid deployment on site.

It was organized to improve the practical response capabilities of related personnel from health, medical, and other relevant institutions in public health crisis situations, enabling swift action to prevent spread and minimize damage when confirmed cases occur.

Departments related to public health centers, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the Health and Environment Research Institute, livestock departments, fire services, and medical institutions also participated in the drill.

Kwon Yang-geun, Director of the Welfare and Health Bureau, said, “The drill, which had been suspended due to COVID-19 since 2019, resumed after three years. We will continue to conduct regular drills and cooperate with related agencies to prevent infectious disease crises and enhance practical response capabilities to avoid a second COVID-19 outbreak.”

He added, “Regarding the COVID-19 response, let us continue to do our best until the end by working closely together with the province and city and county governments to prevent spread and promote medical response.”

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