Damyang-gun Issues Emergency Administrative Measures to Block COVID-19

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] As COVID-19 infections are spreading in Gwangju Metropolitan City, the neighboring Jeonnam Damyang-gun (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) has issued administrative measures to block community transmission.

The county held an emergency response meeting to implement urgent quarantine measures and prevent community infections, announcing on the 3rd that it will issue an administrative order banning gatherings and events of social organizations within the jurisdiction, enforcing quarantine rules, and restricting the use of multi-use facilities in the area.

According to this order, all gatherings and events where many people assemble will be prohibited for two weeks starting from the 4th, and the use of outdoor sports facilities, Dambit Swimming Pool, cultural centers, gymnasiums, and other indoor public facilities will be restricted.

Additionally, social welfare facilities and senior citizen centers in the area will be temporarily closed, and temperature checks and mandatory mask-wearing will be enforced for visitors at major county tourist sites such as Juknokwon and Meta Provence.

A county official stated, “With the rapid increase of COVID-19 confirmed cases in nearby areas, there is concern about community transmission within Damyang, leading to the issuance of this administrative order. We will do our best to monitor the situation in real time and respond swiftly.”

He added, “There are many cases where people who had close contact with confirmed patients did not get infected due to strict mask-wearing. We ask everyone to strictly follow the social distancing rules and guidelines in daily life, which are the strongest shield to protect our community.”

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