Kim Sang-don Mayor of Uiwang Orders Measures Against New Coronavirus

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang City has issued directives on countermeasures in response to the novel coronavirus that is spreading rapidly both domestically and internationally.

To alleviate citizens' concerns and anxiety, the city will update information and measures related to the novel coronavirus twice daily on the city website and SNS.

The mayor emphasized the mandatory wearing of masks by civil servants in citizen service centers, community centers, and health centers where there is frequent contact with the public, to prevent the unfortunate situation of infections among staff members spreading to citizens.

Events where many people gather have been ordered to be canceled or postponed, and disinfection has been conducted at public institutions such as social welfare centers and community self-governance centers. Staff members have been urged to exercise particular caution to refrain from spreading unverified information, fake news, or citizens' personal information on SNS and other platforms.

Mayor Kim Sang-don stated, "I hope our staff will work harder for responsible administration in which citizens can believe and trust our prevention measures and promotional efforts. Since this is a very important matter being addressed at the whole-of-government level, I hope all staff will pay particular attention to their words and conduct and actively participate in establishing public service discipline."