Gangbuk-gu Launches Intensive Monitoring System for High-Risk COVID-19 Facilities

All-Out Efforts to Break COVID-19 Chain Infections... Strict On-Site Inspections of Facilities under Gathering Restrictions and Mandatory Quarantine Rules... Enhanced Disinfection Management of Public Offices, Full-Scale Activities of Quarantine Task Force Maintained

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (District Mayor Park Gyeom-su) is putting all its efforts into preventing community transmission amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19, especially in the Seoul metropolitan area.

First, on-site inspections of high-risk facilities for COVID-19 cluster infections and facilities where quarantine rules are mandatory have been intensified. Compliance with gathering ban orders and adherence to quarantine guidelines are being closely monitored. The inspection targets include 840 high-risk businesses such as entertainment and karaoke bars, PC rooms, and 365 mandatory quarantine facilities such as indoor sports centers and general restaurants larger than 300㎡.

In particular, the district has activated a focused surveillance network targeting all 280 churches within the area.

Due to growing concerns over COVID-19 spread following a chain infection originating from Sarang Jeil Church located in a neighboring district and the rapid increase in confirmed cases within the district, the speed of quarantine management for religious facilities is being accelerated. If face-to-face gatherings other than non-face-to-face worship services or provision of food within churches are confirmed during surprise inspections, criminal charges will be filed according to relevant laws.

Additionally, the district has strengthened quarantine measures in public buildings. An AI-based fever screening system and electronic entry log (KI-PASS) have been introduced, and mask-wearing inside the buildings is strictly enforced at all times to thoroughly manage visitors. Administrative efforts will focus on preventing the spread of infectious diseases by mobilizing all available resources, including increasing comprehensive disinfection activities by the dedicated quarantine team.

Gangbuk District Mayor Park Gyeom-su stated, “Not only high-risk facilities but also everyday, close spaces such as cafes and restaurants where we frequently come into contact are increasingly likely to expose us to COVID-19,” and urged, “I ask everyone to maintain vigilance as vaccine carriers and strictly follow quarantine rules at every moment, including wearing masks.”

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