Prime Minister Jeong: "Zero Tolerance for Violating Government Quarantine Guidelines... Daily Facility Inspections to Be Conducted" (Comprehensive)

Opening Remarks at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters Meeting at Government Seoul Office on the 22nd
"No More Tolerance for Actions Against the Community"
Quarantine Guidelines During Operation, Administrative Order Issued by Minister of Health and Welfare

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Hyun-joo] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated on the 22nd, "There can no longer be any tolerance for actions that obstruct the government's quarantine efforts and harm the community."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting held at the Government Seoul Office that day, Prime Minister Chung said, "Facilities that do not comply with quarantine guidelines must be ordered to prohibit gatherings or assemblies, and strict legal measures such as punishment for violating these orders must be enforced."

In a statement released the previous day titled "Strengthening Social Distancing," Prime Minister Chung strongly recommended suspending operations of religious facilities, indoor sports facilities, and entertainment venues, which pose a high risk of mass infection, for fifteen days. This marked the second consecutive day emphasizing social distancing.

At the CDSCH meeting that day, Prime Minister Chung mentioned, "Today is the first day of the intensive fifteen-day 'social distancing' practice period, and quarantine guidelines that must be followed during unavoidable operations were issued as an administrative order by the Minister of Health and Welfare." He added, "This is the first case of a central government agency issuing an administrative order under the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, reflecting an extraordinary determination to gain the upper hand in the war against COVID-19."

Furthermore, Prime Minister Chung stated, "From now on, CDSCH meetings will include focused daily inspections of implementation status by region and facility," and added, "We will also begin full-scale efforts to establish a robust quarantine network in daily life in preparation for the prolonged battle against COVID-19."

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