Dongjak-gu Installs Facial Recognition Temperature Measurement Cameras in All Dong Community Centers

Automatic Facial Recognition Saves Entry Records for Rapid Epidemiological Investigation Including Infection Route Tracking...Public Facility Operations Suspended or Restricted Following Social Distancing Level 2 Upgrade

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Chang-woo Lee) has completed the installation of contactless facial recognition temperature measurement cameras at neighborhood community centers, which are frequently visited by many residents, in response to the elevation of social distancing to Level 2.

The temperature measurement cameras use infrared temperature measurement rather than thermal detection, and within 0.3 seconds, facial recognition is performed; if the temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees Celsius, an alarm sounds and an entry prohibition message is displayed.

Additionally, the system automatically identifies whether a mask is worn, and if not worn or worn improperly, it provides guidance with a voice and text message saying “Please wear a mask” and restricts entry.

The district expects that the facial recognition records through the cameras will be automatically saved, greatly aiding epidemiological investigations by providing data for managing entry records and tracing infection routes.

Along with this, the district has decided to suspend or restrict the operation of all public facilities such as ▲gymnasiums ▲libraries to block community transmission of COVID-19 and ensure residents’ safety.

Welfare facilities, including 44 locations such as ▲social welfare centers ▲youth facilities that had been operating limited small-scale programs, will be closed, resulting in a total suspension of operations at 397 facilities, including those already closed.

In particular, 210 daycare centers scheduled to open on this day will extend their closure until further notice. Prior notice was given through home communications, and the district will continue to provide emergency childcare to prevent gaps in childcare services.

Furthermore, measures such as ▲prohibition of special activities ▲ban on external visitors except for work-related purposes will minimize contact within daycare centers, and daily disinfection and sanitation management will be strengthened.

Religious facilities will undergo expanded inspections covering all 314 religious sites for two weeks. Notices regarding restrictions such as ▲ban on gatherings and events under the name of religious facilities other than regular worship ▲prohibition of loud prayers ▲ban on meal provision have been sent via text and documents, and continuous inspections focusing on facilities not complying with quarantine guidelines will be conducted until the 30th.

Inspections will be intensified to ensure compliance with quarantine rules at high-risk COVID-19 facilities designated as ▲entertainment bars ▲karaoke bars ▲indoor group exercise facilities ▲door-to-door sales companies ▲buffet restaurants, among others.

Facilities classified as quarantine blind spots, including ▲140 coffee shops ▲67 study cafes ▲29 call centers, will also be inspected according to checklists until the end of this month to verify compliance with quarantine rules such as ▲mask-wearing by workers and users ▲regular ventilation ▲regular disinfection of door handles and switches.

Chang-woo Lee, Mayor of Dongjak-gu, stated, “With the strengthened quarantine system and on-site inspections following the elevation to social distancing Level 2, we will do our utmost to block the spread of COVID-19 infection and prioritize the health and safety of residents. To overcome the renewed COVID-19 crisis, I once again urge all residents to thoroughly practice quarantine rules such as refraining from gatherings and outings, wearing masks, and maintaining social distancing.”

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