Chungnam Province Strengthens COVID-19 Response... Temporary Closure of Multi-Use Facilities

[Asia Economy (Naepo) Reporter Jeong Il-woong] Chungnam Province is strengthening quarantine and safety measures in response to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 25th, the province announced that in line with the government's escalation of the COVID-19 crisis level to 'Severe,' it will close some entrances of the provincial government office building and prohibit civil petitioners and visitors from entering offices to enhance quarantine and safety measures.

Wearing masks will also be mandatory when entering the provincial government office building. Additionally, convenience facilities such as the ping-pong room and fitness center, which were previously open to the public, will be closed, and thermal imaging cameras will be installed at entrances such as the basement first floor to control access of symptomatic individuals.

Besides the government office building, the province has temporarily closed multi-use facilities including the Hongseong-gun Disabled Sports Center, Disabled Welfare Center, Senior Welfare Center, Multicultural Family Support Center, and Chungnam Library. The province also explained that the operation of local senior centers (371 locations) and communal childcare sharing centers (3 locations) will be suspended until the COVID-19 situation stabilizes.

Jung Won-chun, Director of the Provincial Autonomous Administration Bureau, stated, "Visitors to the government office building must wear masks and comply with personal hygiene rules by using hand sanitizers provided inside the building."

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