Jungnang-gu, Comprehensive Inspection and Disinfection of Call Centers, Karaoke Rooms, and PC Rooms

Guidance and Inspection of 857 Group Infection Risk Workplaces, Actual Condition Survey and Quarantine Support Provided

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, volunteering for quarantine at an arcade inside Dongbu Market in Sangbong 2-dong on the 27th of last month.

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] As concerns over COVID-19 cluster infections rise in densely populated business establishments such as call centers, karaoke rooms, PC rooms, and academies, Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) has launched a comprehensive inspection and disinfection campaign targeting these businesses.

From the 13th to the 16th, the district conducted inspections at a total of 857 locations, including 805 multi-use business establishments and 52 vulnerable group facilities such as elderly care centers. During this inspection, a letter requesting cooperation for COVID-19 prevention and spread control was delivered along with COVID-19 action guidelines covering cleaning, disinfection, and strengthened management of employees and visitors. Additionally, the status of business operations, daily user numbers, and the need for disinfection and supplies were surveyed.

The inspection results showed that multi-use business establishments such as karaoke rooms and PC rooms had fully implemented preventive measures including staff mask-wearing, availability of hand sanitizers, and disinfection. Vulnerable group facilities such as elderly care centers also complied with quarantine guidelines by prohibiting external visitors and visits, and conducting daily temperature checks, actively preventing cluster infections.

Following the inspection, 100 COVID-19 disinfection teams consisting of 401 members will intensify disinfection efforts at facilities with high risk of cluster infections. In addition, from the 17th, 16 community centers will provide a ‘Gap Disinfection Equipment Rental’ service. A total of 32 units, two per district, are stocked and available for residents and business operators who need disinfection equipment and disinfectants, which can be rented for up to one day. There is no additional cost, and residents can check availability by calling their local community center before visiting.

Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, stated, “We hope that businesses vulnerable to cluster infections such as karaoke rooms and PC rooms will thoroughly manage hygiene by disinfecting frequently used items. It is necessary to pay even closer attention to prevent cluster infections from occurring.”

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