Gyeonggi Fire Department Strengthens Compliance with COVID-19 'Everyday Quarantine' Measures

Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters

[Asia Economy (Suwon) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] The Gyeonggi-do Fire and Disaster Headquarters has significantly strengthened the daily quarantine rules for all employees in response to signs of a resurgence of COVID-19.

The Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters is conducting broadcasts twice daily at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. to ensure compliance with the rules at the headquarters and fire stations under its jurisdiction within the province. Additionally, text messages are sent to all employees to encourage adherence to daily quarantine guidelines.

The main compliance items include ▲practicing social distancing in the workplace such as wearing masks during work ▲off-duty personnel taking leave at home and practicing social distancing within the household ▲refraining from attending ceremonies such as weddings and funerals ▲prohibition of visiting entertainment bars ▲avoiding gatherings such as dinners and meetings ▲prohibition of using exercise facilities inside and outside the office building ▲thorough disinfection and ventilation of the office building ▲refraining from gatherings and meetings among paramedics ▲prompt testing and notifying the department if COVID-19 symptoms appear.

Furthermore, the Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters applies strict rules such as temperature checks for visitors to the office building and denying entry if masks are not worn, and conducts symptom checks for COVID-19 twice daily for employees arriving at work.

In particular, infection prevention and management for paramedics are being strengthened, including wearing D-grade protective suits during COVID-19 response and disinfecting ambulances.

A Gyeonggi Fire Headquarters official stated, "We have significantly strengthened quarantine measures through broadcasts and text messages to ensure that all employees strictly comply with daily quarantine rules."

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