Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency Arrests Man in His 30s for Quarantine Violation... 19 Referred to Prosecution

Self-quarantine violator safety band.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Dong-wook] The Gyeongsangbuk-do Provincial Police Agency announced on the 24th that they have arrested a man in his 30s, identified as A, on charges of violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act by breaking the self-quarantine order issued by health authorities to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Additionally, 15 individuals who violated self-quarantine measures by unlawfully leaving quarantine and 4 individuals who intentionally provided false statements to health authorities, thereby obstructing epidemiological investigations, have been referred to the prosecution with recommendations for indictment. One other person who violated self-quarantine guidelines is currently under investigation.

According to the police, A entered the country from overseas on the 30th of last month and was ordered by health authorities to self-quarantine for two weeks but visited a pub in the Pohang area the following day. He is also accused of assaulting police officers who responded after the pub owner reported him for falling asleep without paying for drinks.

A police official stated, "Most cases of self-quarantine violations involve activities such as going to work, meeting acquaintances, or visiting supermarkets, reflecting a lack of awareness about the seriousness of the infectious disease," adding, "There are also cases where violators leave quarantine just before the end of the isolation period and are reported."

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