Suwon City to Switch Daycare Centers to 'Temporary Closure' Starting from the 10th

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Suwon City in Gyeonggi Province has lifted the 'closure order' for daycare centers (from the 3rd to the 9th) and will switch to a 'temporary closure' system starting from the 10th.

Temporary closure is a system where daycare centers operate normally under usual circumstances but, when an emergency situation arises making normal operation difficult, the daycare center director can shorten childcare hours or close the center.

Suwon City explained that with the lifting of the closure order, daycare centers will be able to autonomously decide whether to close starting from the 10th. Parents can also choose to send their children to daycare centers voluntarily. During the temporary closure period, the 'attendance recognition exception' will apply, so childcare fees will be supported even if children are absent.

However, if a daycare center worker is confirmed positive or is found to have had close contact with a confirmed patient, the respective daycare center will be immediately closed.

Additionally, senior welfare facilities such as welfare centers and senior citizen centers, as well as social welfare facilities, will continue to remain closed. Social welfare facilities will close only 'usage facilities,' while 'residential facilities' will remain open but restrict external visitors. Programs at 44 community centers in the districts will also continue to be suspended.

Furthermore, indoor public sports facilities operated by Suwon City?including the National Sports Center, Suwon Gymnasium, Seosuwon Chilbo Gymnasium, Seoho Sports Center, Gwanggyo Sports Center, Beolteo Sports and Culture Center, Yeongheung Park Indoor Sports Facilities, Seosuwon Guun Gymnasium, Gwonsun Central Gymnasium, Sukji Multipurpose Gymnasium, Maetan Multipurpose Gymnasium, Sports Hall (Fitness), and Manseok Badminton Exclusive Stadium?will extend their closure until the 16th.

Mayor Yeom Tae-young of Suwon City stated, "As the novel coronavirus infection spreads, the local economy is shrinking, causing many difficulties for companies, traditional market merchants, and small business owners," and added, "I have instructed to meet with local businesspeople and merchants to listen to their opinions and review appropriate support measures."

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