Incheon City Warns of 'Tick-Borne Diseases' During Chuseok Ancestral Grave Visits and Weeding
The Incheon Metropolitan City Institute of Public Health and Environment has issued a caution regarding tick-borne diseases and urged compliance with preventive measures, as outdoor activities such as grave maintenance and ancestral visits are expected to increase ahead of the Chuseok holiday.
Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), a disease transmitted by ticks, is caused by bites from ticks carrying the SFTS virus. Symptoms, including high fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and altered consciousness, typically appear within 14 days after being bitten.
An Incheon City official stated, "It's important to follow preventive measures such as wearing long clothing and using insect repellents to avoid tick bites. After outdoor activities, it's crucial to wash your body and check for any attached ticks." They added, "If you have been bitten by a tick, please visit a health center or medical institution instead of forcibly removing it yourself, as this could lead to secondary infections."
Incheon to Lauch Special Collection System for Household Waste During Chuseok Holidays
Incheon Metropolitan City has announced that it will implement measures to manage household waste during the holiday period, including the operation of a special waste collection system in preparation for the upcoming Chuseok holiday.
To minimize inconvenience to citizens due to waste accumulation during the holiday period, Incheon City plans to designate specific schedules for the entry of household waste from districts and counties into the metropolitan waste treatment facilities.
The Songdo and Cheongna incineration facilities will operate throughout the holiday period, except for September 15 (Sunday) and September 17 (Chuseok day). The Sudokwon Landfill will also allow waste entry on September 16.
An Incheon City official stated, "We ask citizens to dispose of their waste according to the designated collection days during the holiday period, and especially to refrain from waste disposal on Chuseok day itself."
Incheon's Wonjeok and Manwol Mountain Tunnels to be Toll-Free for 4 Days During Chuseok Holiday
The Incheon City has announced detailed measures across 12 areas, including transportation and emergency medical services, ahead of the upcoming Chuseok holiday from September 14 to 18.
To facilitate smooth travel for those visiting their hometowns, the city will operate an additional 69 express and intercity buses during this period. Ferry services will also increase by 17 trips compared to regular schedules.
Furthermore, from September 15 to 18, toll fees will be waived for all vehicles using the Wonjeok and Manwol Mountain Tunnel for four days.
An Incheon official stated, "We will operate a comprehensive situation room during the holiday to ensure citizens have a safe and comfortable holiday." They added, "Various information will be provided through the Incheon internet homepage.“
Reusable Containers Used at Korea's Top Hallyu K-POP Concert
Incheon Metropolitan City took the lead in environmental protection by introducing reusable containers at the '15th INK Concert (Incheon K-POP Concert)' held on September 7.
This measure is part of an effort to reduce environmental pollution and waste of resources caused by single-use items. Incheon City is continuously expanding the use of reusable containers.
The use of reusable containers at this concert went beyond simply reducing waste; it served as an important opportunity to imprint Incheon City's eco-friendly image on K-POP fans worldwide.
An Incheon City official stated, "As the culture of using reusable containers is becoming established, we plan to further expand the use of reusable containers, focusing on city-hosted events in the future."
Sources: https://news.ifm.kr
