Gangdong-gu, Full Efforts to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Conveying Quarantine Cooperation and Listening to Difficulties Through a Meeting with Related Organizations on the 25th

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Gangdong-gu (District Mayor Lee Jeong-hoon) is making every effort to prevent the resurgence of COVID-19.

On the 25th, a meeting was held with representatives from related organizations such as restaurants, PC rooms, daycare centers, and churches.

Hand sanitizers and masks were provided at the meeting, and quarantine rules such as maintaining seat spacing were followed. Cooperation regarding quarantine measures following the elevation to social distancing level 2 was discussed, current situations were shared, and field difficulties were heard.

Recently, cluster infections of COVID-19 have been occurring mainly in the metropolitan area. The district considers this a critical moment of crisis following the cluster infection originating from Itaewon clubs, and is focusing all efforts on measures related to the elevation to social distancing level 2 and preventing the spread of COVID-19.

First, the epidemiological investigation rapid response team for identifying the movement paths and contacts of confirmed COVID-19 cases has been reinforced from 5 teams to 7 teams. Prior to this, the district assigned dedicated team members solely responsible for self-quarantine management to strengthen and reorganize the system in preparation for the prolonged COVID-19 emergency situation and to normalize quarantine life.

For public multi-use facilities, operation suspensions and gathering bans have been implemented for 12 high-risk facilities including clubs, singing practice rooms, and buffets. Special inspection teams for each facility have been organized, and together with related organizations such as Seoul City and Gangdong Police Station, on-site inspections are being conducted to concentrate all capabilities on preventing community spread.

On the 23rd, an inspection team of 198 members conducted on-site checks on 384 churches in the area to verify compliance with quarantine rules such as conducting non-face-to-face worship services, and guidance on compliance with infectious disease prevention rules is being provided to all private sports facilities.

In particular, for 68 high-risk and medium-risk facilities, on-site inspections are being conducted regarding compliance with gathering ban orders and quarantine rules.

Additionally, compliance with quarantine rules is being checked at 86 cafes and other rest food establishments, 52 general restaurants over 300㎡, 27 bathhouse businesses in the district, academies, traditional market shopping districts, and large-scale stores.

Lee Jeong-hoon, Mayor of Gangdong-gu, said, “I hope this will be an opportunity to review compliance with quarantine rules from the ground up to prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will support quarantine supplies such as masks and prepare administrative support measures at the district level to overcome this difficult time together.”

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