Jangan-gu District, Suwon Launches Public Safety Campaign for Novel Coronavirus Prevention

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Jangan-gu District in Suwon City launched a public promotion campaign on the 31st of last month in response to confirmed cases of novel coronavirus and announced on the 5th that it has undertaken a large-scale safety guideline awareness campaign targeting food service establishments and public health facilities within the district.

The promotion team, composed of consumer food hygiene inspectors and district officials, distributed promotional materials containing novel coronavirus infection prevention guidelines to restaurants, accommodations, bathhouses, and similar facilities within the district to ensure residents can use these facilities with confidence. The team also guided businesses on prevention guideline compliance and instructed them to report cases according to procedures when symptomatic individuals are identified.

Lee Bong-ha, head of the Environmental Hygiene Division, urged residents to "wear masks when going out and wash hands with running water for at least 30 seconds to maintain personal hygiene." He added, "If you suspect novel coronavirus infection due to symptoms such as coughing or fever, please contact the Disease Control and Prevention Center Hotline (1339) or the relevant district health center before visiting a medical facility."

He further stated, "We will continue to conduct guidance and public awareness campaigns targeting hygiene facilities and other establishments within the district until the novel coronavirus disappears and the safety of district residents is ensured."