Mokpo City to Close 202 Daycare Centers Starting from the 26th

Temporary Closure Measures for Proactive Response to Block COVID-19

All daycare centers in Mokpo City will be closed starting from the 26th. (Photo by Mokpo City)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Hyeong-seok] Mokpo City announced that all daycare centers in the Mokpo area will be closed starting from the 26th.

The city decided to close the daycare centers to alleviate parents' concerns and prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the community, following the escalation of the COVID-19 crisis alert to the 'Severe' level.

The closure period is from the 26th to the 8th of next month. To minimize inconvenience caused by the closure and to support dual-income families or those who find home care difficult, daycare teachers will report to work as usual to provide emergency childcare for children in need.

For children absent due to the daycare closures, attendance will be recognized and childcare fees will be fully supported.

Additionally, 40 local children's centers will be fully closed until the 6th of next month, and eight youth facilities (Mokpo Youth Culture Center, Hadang Youth Culture Center, Youth Counseling Welfare Center, Out-of-School Youth Support Center, Youth Training Center, Youth Sexual Culture Center, and two Youth Shelters) will be fully closed until the 9th of next month.

A Mokpo City official emphasized, "This closure is a proactive measure to block the community spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our children," adding, "We ask for your cooperation despite the inconvenience and urge everyone to strictly follow personal prevention and behavioral guidelines."

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