Mayor Kim Sang-don of Uiwang Visits Establishments Frequented by COVID-19 Patient to Offer Encouragement

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] On the 9th, Uiwang City Mayor Kim Sang-don visited business establishments that a COVID-19 confirmed patient had frequented before receiving a positive diagnosis, to confirm quarantine conditions.

After the patient's movement history was made public, Mayor Kim visited 'Paris Baguette Ojeonseongwon Branch' in Ojeon-dong and 'Café in the View' in Chopyeong-dong—establishments that had faced difficulties due to the loss of customers—and met with their owners to offer encouragement.

Despite concerns about decreased foot traffic, the representative of Paris Baguette Ojeonseongwon Branch immediately informed customers arriving after the patient's movement history was disclosed of the facts, and posted a message on the storefront expressing concerns for the confirmed patient's health. Mayor Kim purchased bread directly, offering comfort to the business owner.

The representative of Café in the View stated, "Despite conducting full quarantine operations at the establishment following the confirmed patient's visit, the number of customers has decreased significantly, resulting in a sharp drop in sales." The owner added, "We have independently set up thermal imaging cameras, air purifiers, and hand sanitizers to allow customers to visit the establishment with peace of mind."

Mayor Kim Sang-don explained, "The disclosure of the COVID-19 confirmed patient's movement history was a mandatory measure for citizens who are anxious."

He continued, "The city will thoroughly disinfect the establishments visited by the confirmed patient and the surrounding areas to ensure that customers can use the stores with confidence. We will make efforts to inform citizens that establishments that have completed quarantine operations are safe for customers to use as before."