Deputy Governor Kim Daesoon Urgently Inspects Quarantine Measures at Hwaseong Highly Pathogenic AI Outbreak Farm

Gyeonggi Province Steps Up Efforts to Prevent the Spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza
Strengthening On-Site Response in Hwaseong and Pyeongtaek

Kim Daesoon, Deputy Governor for Administration of Gyeonggi Province, visited a layer hen farm located in Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong City, which was confirmed as the fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) this year on the 17th, to urgently inspect the quarantine situation.

Kim Daesoon, Deputy Governor for Administration of Gyeonggi Province, visited a layer hen farm located in Hyangnam-eup, Hwaseong City, which was confirmed as the fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) this year on the 17th, to urgently inspect the quarantine situation. Provided by Gyeonggi Province

Deputy Governor Kim stated, "Even a single moment of complacency can lead to a large-scale outbreak," and emphasized, "Strictly implement initial measures such as movement restrictions, culling, application of quicklime on high-risk roads, and thorough disinfection inside and outside of barns. Ensure that the quarantine system is fully operational both at the farm and in surrounding areas."

Currently, Gyeonggi Province is operating a comprehensive response system, which includes: ▲ movement restrictions on 44 poultry farms (with a total of 3,778,557 birds) within a 10 km radius of the affected farm; ▲ intensive inspections and monitoring of farms within the quarantine zone and those with epidemiological links; ▲ full mobilization of disinfection vehicles for concentrated disinfection; ▲ operation of 37 base disinfection facilities and control posts; ▲ assignment of 374 dedicated personnel for focused monitoring; and ▲ 1:1 close management of high-risk areas by designating dedicated officers.

Deputy Governor Kim also stressed, "Speed and focus are critical in animal disease control," and added, "Since the effectiveness of disinfection may decrease in cold weather, farms must strictly adhere to quarantine guidelines on their own. Each city and county in the province should also ensure thorough operation of base disinfection facilities and inspections of farms as part of their disease control efforts."