Busan Police and Local Governments Conduct Special COVID-19 Inspections... Inadequate Social Distancing Among Customers

[Asia Economy Reporter Hyungsoo Park] As the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is rising again, mainly in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do, the Busan Metropolitan Police Agency conducted special inspections of high-risk facilities with large crowds together with local governments.

The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency deployed a joint inspection team of 78 people, including 60 police officers and 18 local government officials, to inspect 337 high-risk facilities from 10 p.m. on the 19th to 2 a.m. on the 20th.

The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency explained, "Most establishments used electronic entry logs and generally complied with quarantine rules," but added, "Some establishments with many customers were somewhat lacking in maintaining distance between guests."

The compliance rate with quarantine rules increased compared to previous special quarantine activities. From the 8th to the 19th, special quarantine activities were conducted targeting 1,239 youth-use facilities such as PC bangs, arcades, and karaoke rooms. The compliance rate rose from 61% at the beginning of inspections to 81.4% recently.

The Busan Metropolitan Police Agency emphasized, "With the peak summer vacation season approaching, many people are expected to visit Busan," and added, "We are thoroughly establishing COVID-19 prevention plans."

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