Gyeonggi Province Takes Proactive Measures Against Coronavirus
Suwon NewsUpdated 2020.01.25 08:42
Published 2020.01.25 08:41
Updated 2020.01.25 08:42
First Day of Lunar New Year Holiday: Administrative Vice Governor Chairs Departmental and City/County Leaders' Meetings
[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Park No-hun] With the second confirmed case of novel coronavirus infection (known as Wuhan pneumonia) occurring in Korea from the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday, Gyeonggi Province has held consecutive emergency meetings and prepared comprehensive countermeasures.
On the 24th, the province held consecutive meetings of relevant departmental heads and city/county leaders presided over by Administrative Vice Governor Kim Hee-gyeom to share coronavirus information and review response measures.
During the meeting, response strategies for Ansan City and Pyeongtaek City, which have high foreign population inflow, were also discussed.
Ansan City is establishing and operating a 24-hour response system centered on the Health Center, and is posting banners in Korean and Chinese.
Pyeongtaek City faces concerns about a large influx of Chinese nationals via passenger ships at Pyeongtaek Port following the Chinese Lunar New Year, and thermal imaging devices have been found to be outdated, requiring support.
In response, Vice Governor Kim stated, "We need to confirm and identify equipment such as thermal imaging devices that were used during the MERS crisis and consider providing budget support in advance to respond proactively," and "I ask for your cooperation in responding by drawing on our experience overcoming MERS."
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