Songpa-gu, Testing for Residents Near the August 15 Gwanghwamun Rally

Recommendation for Diagnostic Testing via 1:1 Phone Consultation... Over 500 Religious Facilities Inspected Ahead of Weekend

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Songpa-gu (Mayor Park Seong-su) will conduct a full survey through one-on-one phone consultations on the 22nd and 23rd for visitors to the area near the Gwanghwamun rally held on the 15th.

From 12 PM to 5 PM on the 15th, all 454 people who stayed for more than 30 minutes near the rally site were checked for symptoms, and were advised to undergo specimen testing, self-quarantine, and wear masks.

In particular, those with symptoms such as coughing and chills were immediately advised to get diagnostic tests, and were informed that if COVID-19 transmission occurs due to failure or delay in testing, a claim for damages may be filed.

Testing is available at any screening clinic in Seoul's public health centers.

As of midnight on the 19th, the district applied the strengthened Level 2 'Social Distancing' measures, including ▲ banning gatherings of more than 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors ▲ allowing only non-face-to-face worship ▲ suspending operation of public multi-use facilities ▲ suspending operation of high-risk facilities.

However, from the 15th to the 22nd, 84 confirmed cases occurred within Songpa-gu, raising concerns in the community. Accordingly, over the weekend, about 500 religious facilities in the area were directly visited to guide quarantine rules and to focus on checking compliance with non-face-to-face religious events.

Songpa-gu Mayor Park Seong-su emphasized, "Many residents are worried about the rapid increase in confirmed cases," and added, "We will concentrate all administrative efforts to protect the safety and health of the community based on active cooperation from the private sector regarding social distancing and quarantine rules."

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