Government "Concerns Over COVID-19 Resurgence During Golden Holiday... Safety Guidelines Established" (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] The government expressed "great concern that the upcoming golden holiday starting on the 30th may lead to a resurgence of COVID-19 infections."

Kim Kang-lip, the 1st General Coordinator of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters, said at a regular briefing held at the Government Sejong Complex on the 29th, "We understand that many citizens are planning gatherings, events, outings, and travel during the holiday."

The government, together with local governments, has established basic guidelines to be followed at transportation means, tourist sites, and rest areas during the holiday.

Coordinator Kim stated, "Basic rules for travelers include wearing masks and staying home if symptoms appear," adding, "The guidelines also provide situation-specific rules such as using personal utensils to serve food."

The government will deploy cultural tourism interpreters at major tourist sites where there is concern about crowds, to ensure visitors comply with quarantine rules. Additionally, quarantine supplies such as hand sanitizers will be provided, and tourists' mask-wearing will be monitored. Local authorities will autonomously introduce reservation systems for tourist facilities, one-way viewing routes within tourist sites, and vehicle-based tours.

Coordinator Kim said, "Through these efforts, we aim to ensure safe tourism while adhering to social distancing measures continuing until May 5."

Meanwhile, local governments such as Gangwon Province and Jeju Island have prepared COVID-19 quarantine measures in anticipation of tourist influx. Gangwon Province will conduct special quarantine measures at all outdoor activity tourist sites during this holiday.

Information desks will be set up at major tourist sites to check users' body temperatures, and those showing symptoms will be reported to the relevant public health centers. Furthermore, the government supports quarantine supplies to private businesses such as hotels, resorts, and restaurants that voluntarily conduct disinfection and temperature checks upon entry.

Jeju Island will lower the fever detection threshold from 37.5°C to 37.3°C starting on the 30th to strengthen quarantine. In addition, the walk-in screening clinic at the airport will expand testing targets to include not only incoming overseas travelers but also those with fever symptoms.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.