Blue House Strengthens COVID-19 Prevention Measures... Forms 'Reserve Team' for President Moon's Security

[Asia Economy Reporter Son Sunhee] The Blue House Presidential Security Service has reportedly formed a separate security team composed of reserve personnel since early this year to prepare for any emergencies related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation, as of the 20th.

According to the Presidential Security Service, the reserve team is composed of the minimum number of personnel capable of performing functions related to presidential escort and inspection. Security personnel are periodically assigned in preparation for cases where confirmed infections occur among Blue House internal staff.

Security personnel belonging to the reserve team block external contact and only commute between their homes and separate quarantine spaces while working, and are deployed as substitute personnel when confirmed cases occur inside the Blue House.

Meanwhile, the Blue House Secretariat is also strengthening quarantine measures in accordance with the social distancing level 2. The Office of Public Communication sent an official letter to media outlets the day before, requesting that Blue House reporters limit concurrent access to other press offices. Additionally, during the level 2 social distancing period, foreign correspondents' access to the Press Hall will also be restricted.

Earlier, the Office of Public Service Discipline sent a text notice to all employees urging them to minimize contact with outsiders and refrain from unnecessary external activities such as drinking and gatherings until the end of this month.

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