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Busan Metropolitan City Urges Caution Against Waterborne and Foodborne Infectious Diseases at the Start of the New School Semester

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Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) urges heightened vigilance and strict compliance with prevention guidelines for waterborne and foodborne infectious diseases as group living increases in facilities such as schools and daycare centers with the start of the new school semester this month.

Among cases of group outbreaks of waterborne and foodborne infectious diseases, many occur in schools and daycare centers. Representative causative pathogens include norovirus, Salmonella, enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli, and Campylobacter. In group facilities such as schools, many people share meals and live together, so once cases occur, there is a high risk of explosive spread.

The city will strengthen the promotion of prevention guidelines focusing on group facilities such as schools and daycare centers and will continuously monitor the occurrence of infectious diseases in cooperation with district and county public health centers. In addition, if suspected cases of infectious disease occur, the city plans to minimize spread through rapid epidemiological investigations and response measures.

In addition, to block the spread of infection, it is important to maintain personal hygiene, and it is essential to make the six key prevention rules for waterborne and foodborne infectious diseases part of daily life.

Wash hands with soap under running water for at least 30 seconds (especially after using the restroom, before cooking, and before eating).
Cook food thoroughly for at least one minute at a core temperature of 85°C.
Use separate knives and cutting boards for vegetables, meat, and seafood.

Mayor Park Heong-joon stated, “As group activities begin with the start of the new school semester, the risk of exposure to infectious diseases increases. Schools, daycare centers, and households should thoroughly follow basic hygiene practices such as proper handwashing. In particular, food service workers are asked to pay special attention to hygiene management.”

He added, “If suspected symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting occur two or more times, individuals should stop attending school or participating in group activities and visit a medical institution immediately. If a group outbreak of waterborne or foodborne infectious disease is suspected, please report it to the public health center.”