14 National Airports Also Conduct Fever Screening for Domestic Departing Passengers

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[Asia Economy Reporter Yoo Je-hoon] Korea Airports Corporation announced on the 24th that it will expand the operation of fever screening systems for departing domestic and international passengers at its 14 nationwide airports to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Currently, domestic flights are not subject to arrival and departure quarantine by quarantine authorities, similar to other domestic public transportation such as railways. However, as the COVID-19 situation continues and concerns about regional spread increase, the corporation has decided to expand this to all domestic flights at its affiliated airports.

Accordingly, starting from Gimpo Airport on the 21st, the corporation will install and expand the operation of fever detection systems at all domestic departure terminals of regional airports nationwide. The five regional airports currently temporarily closed (Muan, Pohang, Sacheon, Wonju, Gunsan Airports) will implement the system as soon as operations resume, and Gimhae, Jeju, Cheongju, Yangyang, and Gwangju Airports are conducting fever screenings as consultations with authorities or local governments regarding equipment support and follow-up measures have been completed.

In addition, at Gimpo, Daegu, Ulsan, and Yeosu Airports, if a passenger with a fever is detected, boarding will be discouraged and testing will be recommended. The corporation plans to notify airlines and authorities to ensure no quarantine omissions occur.

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