On the 26th, Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited the regional emergency medical center to inspect medical sites in light of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Mayor Oh noted on his Facebook in the afternoon, "I just visited the regional emergency medical center at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital to inspect the medical site," adding, "I toured the hospital with Professor Namgung In from the Department of Emergency Medicine at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, observing the situation on site and receiving explanations about the hospital's system and conditions."
"The Seoul City will maintain the emergency medical system 24 hours a day during the holiday period, with 70 emergency medical facilities operating an emergency response system for citizens," he stated.
He also mentioned, "For mild patients who find it difficult to use emergency rooms at night, two Seoul-type emergency treatment centers and four dedicated hospitals for specific diseases (surgery) will also be in operation." He added, "Together with the 119 Safety Center, we will ensure the safety of citizens in emergency situations."
Mayor Oh announced, "During the Lunar New Year holiday period, an average of over 2,700 hospitals and clinics, along with pharmacies, will be in operation for mild patients," noting that "on the day of the holiday, 450 hospitals and over 800 pharmacies will be open."
He also mentioned that the "Our Children's Safe Hospital" and "Moonlight Children's Hospital" will operate throughout the holiday. Mayor Oh urged, "For mild illnesses, please utilize nearby hospitals and pharmacies, and I ask for your cooperation in wearing masks to prevent infectious diseases."