Seocho-gu Takes Proactive Measures to Prepare for COVID-19 Resurgence

Seocho-gu, Seoul (Mayor Jeon Seong-su) is taking proactive measures to establish safety plans in preparation for variables such as the reopening of schools and the Chuseok holiday amid the resurgence of COVID-19, making every effort to ensure residents can feel secure.

The district is monitoring real-time changes in the level and trends of COVID-19 occurrences and has formed a joint dedicated response system among relevant departments to prevent cluster infections in vulnerable facilities. This system will enable rapid reporting and on-site epidemiological investigations in case of confirmed cases and plans to strengthen management of infection-prone facilities.

Additionally, the district ensures smooth access for residents to COVID-19 testing and oral antiviral treatments. COVID-19 self-test kits are provided to elderly living alone, and care workers visit homes to provide one-on-one guidance on infection prevention rules. A list of pharmacies dispensing oral antiviral medications is posted on the district’s official website for easy access.

Measures have also been prepared to allow residents to use dining establishments with confidence. The district supports 1,000 small-scale food hygiene businesses with a business area of 50㎡ or less by providing quarantine and promotional materials and is strengthening promotional activities for quarantine rules.

For businesses participating in daily quarantine practices such as mask-wearing by kitchen staff and regular ventilation and disinfection, the district plans to supply quarantine supplies including masks, self-test kits, and hand sanitizers. Additionally, guide signs will be produced and provided to the supported establishments. Quarantine rule guidelines will be distributed during new restaurant openings and change notifications, and text messages with quarantine guidelines will be sent to 5,647 general restaurants in the district.

Efforts are also being made to secure quarantine supplies. The district is working to procure masks (KF94), hand sanitizers, and COVID-19 self-diagnosis kits and is establishing a meticulous response system to promptly support vulnerable groups, small business owners, and dining operators.

The district plans to provide about 10,000 quarantine supplies to 23 welfare facilities for the disabled within the area and approximately 400,000 supplies to 1,271 elderly living alone and 204 elderly welfare facilities to prevent cluster infections in advance. Some supplies will be stockpiled to enable rapid support according to future spread and resident demand.

Mayor Jeon Seong-su stated, “We are closely monitoring the status of COVID-19 resurgence and carefully preparing response measures by sector. We will respond quickly and proactively to ensure residents can live with peace of mind.”

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