Jeonnam Province, 16 Beaches to Close Early

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 21st that it has decided to close 16 beaches in the province early, including Wando Sinji Myeongsasipri, due to the recent spread of COVID-19.

As COVID-19 cases have surged mainly in the metropolitan area and have been occurring consecutively in Gwangju, adjacent to Jeonnam Province, some beaches that were scheduled to operate until the 23rd have been closed early in preparation for concerns about local infections.

Ten beaches, including Wando Sinji Myeongsasipri, suspended operations on the 20th, and six beaches, including Yeosu Bangjukpo and Boseong Yulposolbat, will close on this day.

Jeonnam Province plans to continue managing to prevent the local spread of COVID-19 and safety accidents by deploying quarantine personnel until the end of this month, even if beach operations are suspended.

Additionally, to prepare for the final weekend peak, from today until the 23rd, inspection teams will be organized to strengthen quarantine and safety management at the 10 beaches currently in operation.

Meanwhile, this year, a total of 51 beaches in the Jeonnam area opened starting from the 10th of last month. As of this day, 47 beaches have closed, and all will be closed after four beaches, including Yeosu Ungcheon, close on the 23rd.

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