Suwon City Council Chairman Jo Myeong-ja Conducts COVID-19 Prevention Activities at Elderly Welfare Center

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-yeong] Suwon City Council Chairman Jo Myeong-ja visited Beodeune Elderly Welfare Center in Seryou-dong, Gwonseon-gu on the morning of the 20th and conducted prevention activities with facility staff and elderly residents.

With confirmed COVID-19 cases continuing to occur, he provided guidance on basic prevention measures such as proper hand washing and mask wearing to elderly residents with weakened immune systems. He also offered reassurance to ease their concerns.

Beodeune Elderly Welfare Center is conducting thorough temperature checks and hand disinfection at the facility entrance before elderly visitors enter.

Chairman Jo Myeong-ja stated, "As additional confirmed cases are occurring, elderly residents have weakened immune systems, so I urge them to strictly follow prevention guidelines and take care of their health. If you experience suspected symptoms such as fever or cough, please contact the Health Center or the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency hotline (1339)."

Meanwhile, Beodeune Elderly Welfare Center temporarily suspended operations to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and resumed operations from the 17th.