Yangpyeong County Activates Emergency Infectious Disease Control System for Lunar New Year Holiday

Yangpyeong-gun in Gyeonggi Province (County Mayor Jeon Jinseon) announced on February 11 that it will operate an emergency infectious disease control system to prevent the spread of infectious diseases caused by increased travel to hometowns and return trips, as well as overseas travel, during the Lunar New Year holiday, amid a recent rise in winter norovirus infections.

Emergency infectious disease prevention system activated ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday. Provided by Yangpyeong-gun

The emergency infectious disease control system will be in operation from February 14 to 18, covering the Lunar New Year holiday period. During this period, the county will inspect its infectious disease reporting and communication system and maintain a 24-hour emergency contact network, while also checking the operational status of designated on-duty hospitals, clinics, and pharmacies during the holiday. In addition, it plans to carry out swift quarantine measures in the event of an infectious disease outbreak and to step up public awareness campaigns on prevention for local residents.

To prevent norovirus infection, individuals must strictly follow personal hygiene guidelines, including: making proper handwashing a routine habit; washing vegetables and fruits under running water or peeling them before eating; thoroughly cooking all food before consumption; drinking boiled water; and maintaining a hygienic food preparation environment.

County Mayor Jeon Jinseon of Yangpyeong-gun said, "We will block the spread within the local community through systematic and swift responses in the event of an infectious disease outbreak," adding, "Above all, since adherence to personal hygiene rules is crucial, I hope everyone will practice proper handwashing and cough etiquette so that all can enjoy a safe and healthy Lunar New Year holiday."

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