Jeonbuk Governor Song Ha-jin: "Compliance with COVID-19 Prevention Rules, Returning to Basics"

Appeal for Residents' Participation in Quarantine Measures

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[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] Song Ha-jin, Governor of Jeonbuk Province, appealed to the residents to participate in quarantine measures as COVID-19 rapidly spreads centered around the Seoul Sarang Jeil Church and the metropolitan area.

On the 18th, Governor Song stated regarding the spread of COVID-19, "A crisis situation beyond our capacity is unfolding," and added, "Everyone must return to the basics of strictly adhering to quarantine rules."

At an emergency COVID-19 quarantine countermeasure meeting held that morning with 14 city and county heads in the province attending via video, Governor Song said, "Confirmed cases are occurring consecutively in the province due to some churches in the metropolitan area and the aftermath of the Liberation Day rally."

He also emphasized, "It is the most urgent task to regain the initial quarantine stance by firmly adhering to the three personal quarantine rules of hand washing, wearing masks, and social distancing, which had been somewhat relaxed."

He urged, "Attendees of the Gwanghwamun rally at Seongbuk-gu Sarang Jeil Church must immediately undergo diagnostic testing and cooperate with tracing their movement paths," and added, "City and county quarantine authorities must make every effort to identify and manage attendees."

He continued, "Religious facilities in the province are relatively compliant with quarantine measures, but in the metropolitan area, religious facilities are acting as vectors for infection spread," and appealed, "To prevent possible infections, please switch to online worship or mass for the time being, or refrain from other small gatherings except for regular activities."

Governor Song strongly urged, "Residents are asked to refrain from visiting the metropolitan area as much as possible," and stressed, "Thoroughly implement quarantine inspections and measures for multi-use facilities, and the province along with all cities and counties must fully enforce strengthened quarantine rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19."

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