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Cheongju City⁤ to Conduct Bioterrorism Pathogen and Respiratory Virus Tests ⁢at Cheongwon Life Festival

Cheongju City has announced plans‍ to conduct tests ⁤for bioterrorism pathogens and respiratory viruses at ‍the Cheongwon ⁢Life Festival site, set ‌to open​ on the 25th. This proactive measure aims to prevent infectious diseases and⁤ respond to bioterrorism threats.

The Cheongwon Life ​Festival,⁢ scheduled to open ⁢on‌ the⁣ 27th, is ​a prominent local festival‍ that attracts large crowds. In collaboration with ⁣the Chungbuk Institute of Health and Environment, Cheongju City ⁤will collect ‍environmental ‌samples and conduct air capture work at major event venues and public restrooms within ⁣the festival grounds.

The⁣ collected‌ specimens will⁤ undergo testing for six types of bioterrorism pathogens, including anthrax, plague,⁢ and tularemia, as well as nine types of respiratory viruses, ‍such ⁢as adenovirus and influenza virus, at the Chungbuk Health and Environment Research Institute. If ⁢any pathogens are detected, the quarantine team at the⁣ public health center will⁢ immediately disinfect⁤ the festival site.

Hong Jeong-ui, head of the infectious‍ disease response division at ⁢Sangdang‌ Health Center, emphasized the importance of preemptive infectious disease screening. “By ⁣conducting these ‍tests, we will minimize​ the‍ risk of infectious diseases during the festival period and create a safe ⁢environment for citizens to enjoy with peace of mind.” He⁤ also urged festival-goers to ‌follow infectious⁣ disease prevention​ guidelines, including proper coughing ​etiquette.