County Governor Yu Cheon-ho on COVID-19: "Serious situation...please follow safety guidelines"

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] County Governor Yu Cheon-ho of Ganghwa County called for urgent action from the entire county community to overcome the crisis as confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to occur and concerns about a major outbreak grow.

On the 2nd, Governor Yu stated, "While we have maintained Ganghwa County as a COVID-19 clean zone through the efforts of all residents, around a dozen confirmed cases have emerged in the past month, resulting in a rapid surge in cases. I am deeply sorry and pained by the difficulties this has brought upon our residents."

He continued, "The current situation is serious enough to warrant concerns about a major outbreak," adding, "The only way to protect our beloved families is to strictly adhere to personal quarantine guidelines such as wearing masks."

Governor Yu emphasized, "The identification and disclosure of confirmed patients' movements is not intended to satisfy residents' curiosity, but to prevent additional infections. Those who came into contact with confirmed patients along their travel routes should contact the health center for guidance."

Yu stated, "We ask for mutual understanding and compassion, as confirmed patients, their families, and the places they visited are also victims of COVID-19. The facilities along confirmed patients' routes are undergoing thorough disinfection, so they will be safer to use upon reopening than before."

Finally, he reiterated, "This week is the most critical period in our COVID-19 response. To overcome the current grave situation promptly, I urge all residents to strictly comply with quarantine guidelines and actively participate with one heart and one mind."