Haenam-gun Strengthens Quarantine Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Haenam County recently held an inspection briefing to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the community following confirmed cases in Gwangju and Mokpo. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam County (Governor Myung Hyun-kwan) is strengthening quarantine measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the local community following the recent consecutive confirmed cases in Gwangju and Mokpo.

According to Haenam County on the 2nd, an administrative order was issued on the 1st to mandate mask-wearing when using public transportation.

Accordingly, throughout July, all passengers and workers using public transportation such as city and intercity buses, charter buses, and taxis must wear masks. Failure to comply will result in a fine of up to 3 million KRW, except for infants under 24 months and those unable to wear masks for health reasons.

Since the 26th of last month, following the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport's policy, the county has mandated mask-wearing for transportation workers and recommended mask use for passengers, allowing refusal of boarding if masks are not worn.

However, as temperatures rise, some passengers have been neglecting mask-wearing and strongly protesting when refused boarding, causing surrounding disturbances. Therefore, the county decided to respond through an administrative order.

Additionally, since the 1st, an electronic entry log system using mobile phone QR codes has been implemented at 33 locations including the county office, business offices, and town and township offices to record visits.

Currently, visitors check their temperature using thermal cameras at the entrance and fill out entry application forms. The county plans to supplement the existing system and establish an efficient quarantine system by additionally implementing the electronic entry log.

Visitors must use the Naver app to verify their identity, receive a QR code, and complete the authentication process. However, for elderly visitors or those having difficulty with electronic entry log authentication, manual entry logs will also be maintained concurrently.

Although public facilities are not required to use the electronic entry log, it is introduced to enable rapid and accurate response in case of confirmed cases.

In this regard, the Haenam County Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Headed by Governor Myung Hyun-kwan) held an emergency inspection meeting on the 2nd to report on departmental response plans and progress.

The meeting discussed daily quarantine measures for 1,269 tourist and hygiene businesses, religious facilities, and high-risk workplaces such as PC rooms and karaoke rooms, the implementation and operation of a reservation system for safe beaches, quarantine and support for social welfare facilities, and economic revitalization measures.

Governor Myung Hyun-kwan stated, “As the spread of COVID-19 is a concern in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, we have implemented stronger measures for preemptive response to prevent community infection. Although the increasingly hot weather may cause some inconvenience, we ask for everyone’s cooperation for the safety of all.”

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