Gwangju University Installs Thermal Imaging Cameras... Full Effort to Prevent 'COVID-19' Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju University (President Kim Hyuk-jong) is making every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.

On the 24th, Gwangju University announced that thermal imaging cameras were installed and put into operation at two on-campus dormitories (Maewon-gwan and Saimdang-gwan) and the entrance of Hosim Memorial Library.

Through the thermal imaging cameras, real-time monitoring will be conducted for all entrants, including international students.

The thermal imaging camera is a device that alerts with an alarm sound if a person's body temperature passing in front of the camera exceeds 37.5℃, allowing detection of signs of respiratory infectious diseases accompanied by fever.

Along with this, meetings of the COVID-19 infection prevention management team and the infectious disease management committee have been held, and a dedicated organization directly under the president for infection spread prevention has been established, focusing all efforts on preventing the spread.

From the 20th to 21st, the sixth round of disinfection and sterilization was carried out targeting all school buildings, and continuous intensive disinfection activities will be carried out.

In addition, infection prevention behavior manuals have been distributed throughout the campus, and hand sanitizers, masks, non-contact thermometers, and questionnaires have been made available at all times.

On the first day of the semester, masks will be distributed at the entrances of each campus building, and promotional activities regarding prevention guidelines will be conducted.

For Chinese international students entering the dormitories, a comprehensive five-step plan has been prepared. After diagnosis and fever checks, they are required to stay in isolation accommodations under the principle of one person per room during the incubation period (14 days), with restricted access to the cafeteria and shared facilities.

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