Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok: "Measures Equivalent to Level 3 Needed for Multi-use Facilities"

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, stated on the 27th, "COVID-19 confirmed cases are spreading widely throughout the province," and added, "Strengthened measures equivalent to Level 3 are necessary for multi-use facilities."

Governor Kim announced an appeal to the residents due to the large-scale outbreak of COVID-19 cases, explaining, "Since the 17th, 73 cases of community transmission have occurred in Jeonnam, and as of today, 8 cases have been reported in Suncheon and 1 case in Damyang."

According to Jeonnam Province, among the 34 cases reported in Suncheon since the 25th, 23 were infected at the Whitney Center while exercising without wearing masks.

In the case of the Damyang confirmed patient, it was found that they had contact with the Gwangju 288th confirmed patient during a table tennis club activity in Gwangju. On the 24th and 25th, confirmed patients in Gwangju also used the cafeteria at KEPCO KDN, leading to specimen collection from about 800 employees of KEPCO KDN and its partner companies, indicating a very serious situation.

Governor Kim said, "Secondary, tertiary, and further transmissions are rapidly progressing centered around the Suncheon area, and the spread is extensive throughout the province, including the eastern region and the Gwangju suburban area," adding, "We will promptly conduct an in-depth epidemiological investigation together with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency."

He continued, "At present, it is necessary to strictly follow Level 2 quarantine rules while implementing strengthened measures equivalent to Level 3 for multi-use facilities," emphasizing, "This is to prevent the escalation to Level 3, which would cause difficulties in residents' daily lives."

Governor Kim Young-rok announced, "An administrative order banning gatherings of 10 or more people will be issued for medium-risk facilities such as game rooms, arcades, bathhouses, movie theaters, performance halls where many people gather, as well as kids cafes and academies with fewer than 300 people."

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