Sejong Center Implements Special Measures to Prevent Novel Coronavirus

Special quarantine measures to prevent the novel coronavirus
Photo by Sejong Center for the Performing Arts

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Byung-hee] Sejong Center for the Performing Arts announced on the 30th that it will implement special measures to prevent the novel coronavirus.

First, thermal imaging cameras have been installed at the entrances of Sejong Center's performance halls and exhibition halls, with security personnel monitoring them in real time for thorough surveillance. Employees at Sejong Center measure their temperature upon arrival (using thermal imaging cameras), and if a fever of 37.5℃ or higher is detected, they are sent home (to visit a hospital) and granted sick leave. They are also instructed to familiarize themselves with response procedures in advance to focus on prevention and containment.

To prevent virus infection, automatic hand sanitizer dispensers, cleansing agents, masks, and other items are provided at key locations such as performance hall entrances and information desks for citizens and visitors. Additionally, customer-facing staff such as cleaning and security personnel within the center are required to wear masks and gloves to prevent infection.

Furthermore, preventive guidelines and posters have been posted throughout the center to raise awareness about the novel coronavirus. Frequently touched facilities such as entrance door handles and areas with high visitor contact are being intensively cleaned. In addition, special virus disinfection work has been carried out using sterilizing disinfectants effective against the novel coronavirus.

Although regular disinfection is conducted 26 times annually at Sejong Center, special disinfection work has been additionally performed to prevent novel coronavirus infection. The disinfection areas include the main theater, M Theater, S Theater, Chamber Hall stages, as well as the lobbies, audience seats, dressing rooms, the Arts Building, Sejong and Chungmugong Story spaces, and various auxiliary areas throughout the Sejong Center.

Meanwhile, Sejong Center has decided to waive all refund fees for cancellations of performances and exhibitions due to novel coronavirus infection. Same-day cancellations are also allowed. The waiver applies to events booked through Sejong Ticket for performances and exhibitions scheduled from January 29 to February 9. The scope of the waiver, including the waiver period and refund fees for linked sales channels, will be expanded depending on future circumstances.

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