Gyeongsan City Launches New 'Gyeongsan No.5' City Bus Route... Urges Caution Against Ticks After SFTS Case

Gyeongsan City (Mayor Cho Hyunil) has announced the launch of a new city bus route connecting the JungSan District and Sa-dong District, and at the same time, is urging residents to follow precautionary guidelines to prevent Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) during outdoor activities in the fall season.

Gyeongsan City stated that starting October 1, the new city bus route ‘Gyeongsan No.5’ will begin operating, directly linking the JungSan District, Gyeongsan Station (on the Daegyeong Line), and the Sa-dong District.

View of Gyeongsan City Hall

This new route has been introduced to enhance rail accessibility for residents and improve school commuting convenience for middle and high school students in the area.

The bus will run from the JungSan District, via Gyeongsan Station, to Jangsan Middle School, Gyeongsan Girls’ Middle and High Schools, Munmyeong Middle and High Schools, Sa-dong Middle and High Schools, and the Sa-dong District. The service will operate fifteen times a day on weekdays, at 60-minute intervals from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

In particular, during school commute hours, the interval between buses will be reduced to 25–30 minutes, greatly improving commuting conditions for students. Detailed information about the route can be found on the Gyeongsan City Transportation Information Center website.

Additionally, Gyeongsan City has called for extra attention from residents after a case of Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS) was confirmed in the city on September 28.

SFTS is transmitted via ticks between April and November and causes symptoms including high fever and vomiting, with cases mostly occurring in farmers aged 60 or older.

Because there are no treatments or vaccines available, it is essential to wear long-sleeved clothing and use repellents when farming or engaging in outdoor activities, avoid sitting in grassy areas, and shower and wash clothes immediately upon returning home. These preventive measures must be strictly followed.

If symptoms such as fever or muscle pain appear within two weeks after outdoor activities, residents should visit a medical institution and seek treatment immediately.

Mayor Cho Hyunil of Gyeongsan City stated, “With the launch of the Gyeongsan No.5 route, we expect greatly improved travel convenience for our citizens and students,” adding, “At the same time, I encourage everyone to thoroughly observe tick prevention guidelines during outdoor activities to protect your health and safety.”

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