Damyang-gun Strengthens Quarantine Measures to Prevent COVID-19 Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 31st that it is strengthening disinfection and protection measures at the government office building in response to the nationwide resurgence of COVID-19.

The county has made wearing masks mandatory inside the government office building in accordance with Jeollanam-do's administrative order requiring indoor and outdoor mask-wearing and the nationwide elevation to social distancing level 2. Additionally, a separate consultation area has been set up within the building to assist visitors, and the provision of beverages has been suspended to prevent mask removal.

Currently, to prevent the spread of COVID-19, temperature checks are conducted at entrances, transparent acrylic partitions have been installed at desks with frequent visitor interactions such as the civil service office, and thorough disinfection is carried out daily on office rooms, door handles at entrances, civil service counters, and unmanned civil service issuance machines.

To reduce office density, telecommuting has been strengthened and operated at one-third of each department's staff, and the use of staggered working hours is encouraged.

Employees are also advised to refrain from unnecessary gatherings or dinners and to avoid visiting other regions during summer vacations.

A county official stated, “We will maximize protection measures at the government office building until the COVID-19 situation settles to safeguard the safety and health of residents,” and added, “We ask for your understanding despite any inconvenience as we are making every effort to ensure thorough disinfection.”

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