Haenam-gun, Social Distancing Raised to Level 2

Administrative Order on Mask Wearing in Public Transportation, Ban on Large Gatherings, etc.

County Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan conducted an emergency inspection of local tourist sites on the 5th, checking the quarantine situation and compliance with social distancing measures on site. (Photo by Haenam County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Haenam-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan) recently announced that due to the spread of COVID-19, social distancing measures have been raised to Level 2 starting from the 6th to prevent community transmission, and quarantine efforts are being strengthened.

Accordingly, from the 6th, gatherings and events of more than 50 people indoors and more than 100 people outdoors are completely prohibited. Additionally, wearing masks is mandatory when using public transportation or visiting restaurants and cafes.

Operations of multi-use facilities managed by public institutions are also completely suspended, and plans are in place to promptly respond by halting operations of facilities within the jurisdiction.

Earlier, Haenam-gun took preemptive measures by issuing an administrative order mandating mask-wearing when using public transportation starting from the 1st.

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 due to health reasons.

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

Currently, visitors undergo fever checks using thermal cameras at the entrance and fill out entry application forms. The county plans to supplement the existing system and implement the electronic entry log to establish a more efficient quarantine system.

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 who have 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 system, it has been introduced to enable rapid and accurate responses in case of confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Additionally, quarantine measures will be strengthened and electronic entry log installations actively promoted at 1,269 tourism and hygiene businesses, religious facilities, and high-risk workplaces such as PC rooms and karaoke rooms.

In this regard, Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan conducted an emergency inspection of local tourist sites on the 5th to check quarantine status and compliance with social distancing, and discussed future measures by sector.

Governor Myeong Hyun-gwan stated, “As the spread of COVID-19 is a concern in the Gwangju and Jeonnam regions, stronger measures have been implemented as a 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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