Dongjak-gu Implements Stronger Quarantine and Inspection Measures Amid COVID-19 Resurgence

▲Old District Office ▲Noryangjin Station ▲Jangseungbaegi Station ▲Namseong Station and 3 other areas designated as total gathering ban zones... ▲Karaoke rooms ▲PC rooms and 10 other high-risk facilities ordered to suspend operations and post gathering ban notices... ▲Community centers ▲Libraries ▲Indoor and outdoor sports facilities closed... Extended closure of daycare centers

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Dongjak-gu (Mayor Changwoo Lee) is strengthening quarantine measures by designating gathering prohibition zones and inspecting religious and high-risk facilities in response to the elevation of social distancing to Level 2.

First, due to the emerging need for proactive infection control in spaces used by unspecified large numbers of people, seven areas including ▲District Office ▲Noryangjin Station ▲Jangseungbaegi Station ▲Namsung Station will be designated as gathering prohibition zones until the COVID-19 crisis alert level is lifted from "Severe," banning all assemblies and gatherings.

For gatherings such as assemblies held by large groups within the prohibited zones, strict measures will be taken through administrative orders, and violators will be reported.

Additionally, starting from the 19th, the district will strengthen inspections by issuing operation suspension notices and posting gathering prohibition orders for 12 types of high-risk COVID-19 facilities where business is banned, including ▲karaoke rooms ▲PC rooms ▲indoor group exercise facilities ▲buffet restaurants ▲entertainment establishments.

Religious facilities will be inspected over two weeks, expanding the inspection target to all 314 religious sites. Notices regarding gathering restrictions such as ▲prohibition of meetings and events under the name of religious facilities other than regular worship ▲prohibition of loud group prayers ▲prohibition of meal provision have been sent via text and documents.

Churches where activities other than non-face-to-face online worship are prohibited will undergo gathering restriction guidance and inspections for two weeks.

Furthermore, the district will temporarily suspend the opening of all public facilities such as ▲community centers ▲gyms ▲libraries, which had been planned to be allowed to operate from the 19th of last month under the metropolitan area public facility and event operation allowance policy, until social distancing is lowered to Level 1.

Accordingly, face-to-face and rental programs at ▲community centers ▲village community centers, as well as operations at ▲citizen sports centers ▲cultural and exhibition facilities ▲indoor and outdoor sports facilities have been immediately halted.

Libraries will restrict facility use except for borrowing and returning books, and lifelong learning centers and neighborhood learning centers will postpone offline education or switch to online.

Welfare facilities will strengthen compliance checks with quarantine rules and hygiene management for workers and users. With the suspension of small-scale programs at 59 locations including ▲social welfare centers ▲youth facilities, a total of 412 welfare facilities will be closed.

In particular, 210 daycare centers scheduled to open on the 18th will extend their closure until further notice. Prior notice has been completed via home communications, and the district will continue emergency childcare to prevent care gaps.

Measures such as ▲prohibition of special activities ▲ban on external visitors unrelated to work will minimize contact within daycare centers, and daily disinfection and quarantine management will be strengthened.

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

Mayor Changwoo Lee of Dongjak-gu said, “With the strengthened quarantine system and on-site inspections under 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,” adding, “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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