Yongin City Conducts Emergency Full Survey of 754 Religious Facilities... Mayor Baek Gun-gi Considers "Gathering Restrictions"

[Asia Economy (Yongin) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Baek Gun-gi, mayor of Yongin City, announced that he will conduct a full inspection of 754 religious facilities in the area to block COVID-19 and issue administrative orders such as assembly restrictions to those not complying with quarantine rules.

Mayor Baek held an emergency briefing on the 13th and said, "Since the 10th, 18 confirmed COVID-19 cases have occurred centered around Daegigo and Jukjeongo in Suji-gu, and Uri Jeil Church in Giheung-gu," adding, "To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the two schools have suspended or reduced attendance, and Uri Jeil Church has been ordered to close until the 28th."

In this regard, Yongin City is considering issuing orders to restrict close-contact assemblies at religious facilities if necessary, based on the trend of confirmed cases and the results of administrative guidance.

The city currently has Daegigo suspended from attending school since the 11th to prevent further spread, and Jukjeongo is conducting classes divided between remote and in-person attendance.

Also, from the 2nd to the 9th, a detailed epidemiological investigation is underway to classify test subjects among about 400 people who attended worship at Uri Jeil Church. The city is currently testing 59 people classified as close contacts under self-quarantine.

Mayor Baek said, "We have once again confirmed the strength of COVID-19, which threatens citizens' safety by infiltrating daily life when we let our guard down," and urged, "For the safety of family and neighbors, please strictly follow daily quarantine rules such as wearing masks and social distancing."

Meanwhile, as of the 13th, confirmed cases in Yongin City include 2 students from Daegigo, 6 students from Jukjeongo, and 8 believers from Uri Jeil Church.

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