19 Daegu Citizens Booked for Violating Guidelines Such as 'Going to Work During Self-Quarantine'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Geum Bo-ryeong] Several citizens in Daegu have been booked for violating self-quarantine guidelines related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The Daegu Metropolitan Police Agency announced on the 17th that they have booked 19 people on charges of unauthorized departure from quarantine locations despite being subject to self-quarantine by health authorities (violation of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act) and sent them to the prosecution with a recommendation for indictment. Additionally, 12 others are under investigation for the same charges.

Among the 19 people sent to the prosecution, 8 went to work, 5 visited nearby stores such as convenience stores, 2 met acquaintances, 2 took walks in their neighborhoods, and 2 fell under other categories.

A man in his 40s, office worker Mr. A, went to work during self-quarantine, and a nurse in her 20s, Ms. B, is suspected of going to the hospital and meeting friends.

Mr. C, in his 20s, visited his parents' house in Yeongcheon, and Mr. D, also in his 20s, who came from abroad, visited a convenience store and a laundromat during the self-quarantine period.

The police plan to expand random inspections of self-quarantined individuals in cooperation with health authorities and strictly deal with violators.

Lee Jong-seop, head of Investigation Division 2 at the Daegu Police Agency, said, "There are cases where people do not recognize the seriousness of violating self-quarantine," adding, "We are strictly handling cases to calm the COVID-19 situation. It is essential to thoroughly observe the self-quarantine period."

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