Seodaemun-gu Suspends Operation of Public Facilities Including District Libraries and Welfare Centers

Seodaemun Natural History Museum, Public Libraries Closed (Aug. 16?Aug. 29)

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Seodaemun-gu (Mayor Moon Seok-jin) has recently suspended the operation of public libraries, cultural and sports facilities, Seodaemun Natural History Museum, and welfare facilities, which had been gradually reopening, starting from the 16th.

This decision follows the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters raising the social distancing level to Level 2 in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Public libraries, Seodaemun Natural History Museum, cultural and sports facilities, neighborhood community centers, youth facilities, and welfare facilities in Seodaemun-gu will cease operations for two weeks from August 16 to 29. However, book lending and return services, as well as emergency care functions at day and night care facilities, will be maintained.

During the same period, the district will strengthen inspections of karaoke rooms and PC rooms and restrict gatherings in facilities where quarantine rules are mandatory, such as game arcades, movie theaters, multi-rooms, and DVD rooms.

Regarding religious facilities, all gatherings and group meals other than regular worship services are prohibited until the 30th of this month.

Moon Seok-jin, Mayor of Seodaemun-gu, stated, “For the life and safety of our residents, we will maintain vigilance until the end and do our best in quarantine and inspections of high-risk facilities.”

He also urged, “When using the Hongjecheon and Bulgwangcheon walking trails, please strictly follow personal quarantine rules, such as covering both nose and mouth with a mask, and contact the Seodaemun-gu Public Health Center if you experience fever or respiratory symptoms.”

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