Special Inspection of Environmental Maintenance, Disinfection, and Public Restrooms at Geochang Traditional Market

Sweating It Out for COVID-19 Prevention and Environmental Cleanup

Disinfecting Geochang Traditional Market
[Image source=Geochang-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 23rd that it conducted special inspections including environmental maintenance and disinfection of Geochang traditional market and public restrooms to create a safe and clean environment from the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

This special inspection was carried out to improve the image of the traditional market and prevent COVID-19, focusing on checking the availability of hand sanitizers, ventilation status, mandatory mask-wearing guidance, provision of toilet paper, and compliance with infectious disease prevention rules.

The Geochang Market Prosperity Association also places hand sanitizers, toilet paper, and soap in three restrooms for clean and convenient public restrooms and conducts disinfection activities throughout the shops daily, cleaning twice a day.

In addition, they continuously clean old signboards and the surroundings of shops within the market to ensure that customers visiting the market can purchase inexpensive and high-quality products in a clean market environment.

Meanwhile, the county is promoting projects to revitalize the traditional market, including the youth mall development project opening this year within the traditional market, and the cultural tourism market development project that offers various attractions, experiences, and shopping opportunities.