Yeongdeungpo District Public Library and 294 Multi-use Facilities Extend 'COVID Closure'

Library, Sports Facilities, Childcare Facilities, Welfare Facilities Closure Initially Scheduled for the 23rd Temporarily Extended Until 'Further Notice'

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Cha Hyun-il·photo) is temporarily extending the closure of 294 public multi-use facilities from the original February 23rd deadline to "until further notice" due to the spread of COVID-19 community infections.

As of 4 p.m. on the 20th, the total number of confirmed domestic COVID-19 cases reached 104, increasing by 53 in one day, with the first death reported, raising the risk of community transmission.

Accordingly, the district has determined that only a strong quarantine response can overcome the situation, prioritizing the life and safety of residents by extending the closure period and responding swiftly to the situation.

First, childcare facilities including four Mamdeundun Centers, three toy libraries, five open parenting rooms, and time-based childcare facilities will extend their suspension of operations until further notice. However, 248 daycare centers have been operating on a voluntary attendance basis since the 17th, paying special attention to child safety in preparation for the March new school term.

Four public libraries, 21 public small libraries, and 11 youth reading rooms, including educational and cultural facilities such as Yeongdeungpo Cultural Center and Yeongdeungpo Cultural Foundation, will also extend their closures until further notice.

Additionally, five public sports facilities including Yeongdeungpo No.1 and No.2 Sports Centers, the climbing arena, badminton gymnasium, and Daerim Sports Ground, as well as 166 community center programs and 17 fitness rooms operated by 18 community service centers, will temporarily suspend operations.

Welfare facilities such as the House of Love for the Disabled, Yeongdeungpo City Disabled Welfare Center, Yeongdeungpo Comprehensive Social Welfare Center, and Singil Comprehensive Social Welfare Center will also cease operations. Along with 167 senior citizen centers, 36 elderly welfare facilities including Yeongdeungpo Senior Welfare Center and 50 Plus Center will extend their closures until further notice.

The district plans to resume facility operations once the COVID-19 situation stabilizes and will promptly inform residents through various channels such as the district website (www.ydp.go.kr), district newsletters, SNS, text messages, and press releases to minimize inconvenience.

Yeongdeungpo District Mayor Cha Hyun-il stated, “I sincerely hope that COVID-19 will enter a lull with the arrival of warm spring,” and added, “We will protect the lives and safety of our residents with a more thorough quarantine system and stronger response measures.”

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.