Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "Strict Compliance with Quarantine Rules to Prevent n-th Infection Spread"

Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok is delivering an emergency statement on the large-scale outbreak of COVID-19 cases in Jeonnam at the provincial government briefing room on the afternoon of the 22nd. Photo by Jeonnam Province

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, emphasized on the 22nd in a statement regarding the large-scale outbreak of COVID-19 cases, “This is a serious situation with up to the third wave of infections occurring within the province. To block further spread, all residents must strictly adhere to quarantine guidelines.”

Governor Kim stated this during a briefing held in the provincial government briefing room in the afternoon, adding, “Second, third, and multiple waves of infections are rapidly and widely spreading within the region,” and “Among the total 74 confirmed cases in Jeonnam so far, 49 are from local infections.”

He continued, “The five confirmed cases in Suncheon are presumed to have been infected through contact with the 51st confirmed case in Jeonnam,” and “Especially in Suncheon, the outbreak occurred at Homeplus and E-Mart, which are frequented by many citizens, raising concerns about explosive further spread.”

He also said, “In Hwasun, where three confirmed cases occurred, it was confirmed that the wife and residents were infected by a man in his 60s whose infection route is unknown,” and “The three confirmed cases in Jindo were village residents who had meals with the second confirmed case in Jindo, the 44th in Jeonnam. They initially tested negative but later tested positive during re-examination while under self-quarantine.”

He explained, “In Gwangyang, three people who had meals with the 53rd confirmed case in Jeonnam, who was infected by a daughter’s family living in Seoul, were confirmed positive,” and “In Yeonggwang and Gokseong, one person each was confirmed positive. The Yeonggwang case was in contact with the 46th confirmed case in Jeonnam who visited a sister’s house in Daegu, and the Gokseong case is the spouse of the 47th confirmed case in Jeonnam who visited parents’ home in Jeonbuk.”

Jeonnam Province is currently classifying contacts of confirmed cases and conducting additional diagnostic tests.

In particular, since the 17th, there have been eight cases where individuals initially tested negative but later tested positive during self-quarantine, prompting strict self-quarantine measures and dedicated public official monitoring to prevent further spread.

Governor Kim Young-rok stated, “Since local infections are spreading through person-to-person contact, residents are strongly urged to refrain from going out, dining out, and small gatherings,” and “Regarding religious facilities, from the 23rd, we strongly recommend refraining from in-person gatherings and conducting non-face-to-face worship services.”

He added, “Since local infections mainly occur in restaurants and cafes, it is essential to strictly follow core quarantine rules such as wearing masks, checking for fever, and frequent ventilation,” and “Especially, business owners and workers who inevitably come into contact with many people must prioritize compliance with quarantine guidelines.”

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