Gyeongbuk Province Conducts Intensive Inspection of 1,647 Entertainment, Danran Bars, Colateks, and Buffets

On-site Investigation of COVID-19 Prevention Measures in 23 Cities and Counties by September 6

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gyeongsangbuk-do announced on the 31st that it will strengthen on-site quarantine inspections for 1,647 high-risk facilities of four types (entertainment bars, karaoke bars, colateks, buffets) through a joint effort of 23 cities and counties in response to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Through this inspection, which will be conducted until September 6, the focus will be on ▲installation of electronic entry logs ▲mask-wearing by workers and users ▲maintaining a distance of 2 meters (at least 1 meter) between users inside the facilities.

If facilities are found to be violating the compliance requirements following the elevation to social distancing level 2, immediate administrative suspension orders will be enforced according to the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act," and violations of administrative orders will result in prosecution and claims for damages if confirmed cases occur.

Kim Jin-hyun, Director of Welfare and Health Bureau of Gyeongbuk Province, appealed, "COVID-19 can resurge at any time, so we ask residents to actively cooperate with personal hygiene management such as wearing masks, washing hands, and using hand sanitizers, as well as social distancing and compliance with quarantine rules for the safety and health of family and neighbors."

Meanwhile, following the government's elevation to social distancing level 2 on the 23rd, Gyeongbuk Province decided and issued standards for suspension of public facility operations and gathering bans for 12 types of high-risk facilities by city and county.

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