Jangsu-gun Extends Operation of 'Jangsu-style Social Distancing in Daily Life'

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Go Dallyeong] Jangsu-gun, Jeonbuk announced on the 15th that it will continue to operate its self-implemented ‘Jangsu-style Social Distancing in Daily Life’ measures to prevent the recently resurging 'Coronavirus Disease-19 (COVID-19)'.

On the 1st, during the monthly meeting, Jang Young-su, the county governor, issued a statement on the 'Jangsu-style Social Distancing in Daily Life' urging ▲refraining from participating in large gatherings such as ceremonies and events in other regions ▲avoiding travel to other regions and instead exploring local tourist attractions and historical sites ▲practicing active self-quarantine for 14 days after visiting cities or provinces outside Jeonbuk ▲refraining from participating in events or education involving visitors from other regions ▲thoroughly following personal quarantine guidelines.

Officials and residents affiliated with Jangsu County Office have been actively practicing these measures, and so far, no COVID-19 infections have occurred within the region. Jangsu-gun is also piloting the introduction of QR codes primarily at high-risk facilities for COVID-19.

The high-risk facility QR code entry management system will have an adjustment period until the 30th of this month, after which the QR code system will be fully implemented starting from the 1st of next month. Managers and users of COVID-19 high-risk facilities are required to use QR codes to complete the electronic entry log system.

Facility users can receive a personal one-time QR code on their smartphones and show it to the facility manager to gain entry. Facility managers scan the QR codes using an application and manage visit records. The collected information is automatically destroyed after four weeks.

If QR codes cannot be used, visitors must fill out the entry log manually to track visitors. Falsifying or poorly managing the entry list may result in penalties for non-compliance with quarantine rules.

Currently, Jangsu-gun has designated every Wednesday as ‘Jangsu-gun Unified Disinfection Day’ to strengthen disinfection efforts for COVID-19 prevention. All staff and related organizations visit villages under their administrative responsibility to disinfect, and buildings operated by related organizations are disinfected independently to maintain a clean and safe Jangsu.

Governor Jang Young-su stated, "We will do our best to protect a safe and clean Jangsu through the practice of Jangsu-style social distancing and the high-risk area QR code system," and added, "We ask for the active cooperation and practice of all residents, including refraining from visiting entertainment bars or events in densely populated areas whenever possible."

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