Pyeongtaek Citizens Take Direct Action to Prevent the Spread of New Coronavirus
Suwon NewsPublished 2020.02.01 17:53
Local organizations launch infection prevention campaign at public facilitiesEup, myeon, and dong volunteer groups voluntarily disinfect multi-use facilities
[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] As confirmed cases of the new coronavirus nationwide increased to 12 and the fourth patient was reported in Pyeongtaek, Pyeongtaek citizens took direct action to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
On the 30th of last month, approximately 350 members of Songtan regional organizations disinfected multi-use facilities including major roadside bus stops, taxi waiting areas, parks, and senior community centers.
In Hyeonduk-myeon, Jinwi-myeon, and Songtan-dong, autonomous disaster prevention groups and community welfare councils joined forces to disinfect approximately 80 bus stops, and thoroughly disinfected senior community centers in the area for elderly residents with weak immunity.
The Segyo-dong Community Welfare Council visited Jije Station, a high-speed rail station, distributed masks and conducted an infection prevention campaign promoting hand sanitizer use and other preventive measures.
Some apartment complexes have also begun proactive disinfection activities. Buyoung 1-cha Apartment in Segyo-dong, Pyeongtaek has been disinfecting not only all units but also elevators and mailboxes, which are frequently touched by residents.
The disinfection and campaign initiatives undertaken directly by citizens help revitalize the city atmosphere dampened by the new coronavirus, while also helping residents overcome fears of infectious disease.
One volunteer group member who participated in the disinfection said, "Although we have been quite discouraged due to the new coronavirus, through participation in disinfection and campaigns, I gained the belief that we should not be unconditionally fearful but can prevent spread through thorough prevention."
Pyeongtaek Mayor Jung Jang-seon said, "The city is preparing and implementing various response measures including special disinfection of multi-use facilities, but it is an even greater force with citizens stepping up," and added, "If we join forces, we will be able to overcome this difficult time as we are doing now."
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