Yeongam-gun Strengthens Social Distancing to Level 2

Implementation of Administrative Order to Prohibit Gatherings at Indoor Sports Facilities

Yeongam-gun Office Building Exterior (Photo by Yeongam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Jeon Dong-pyeong) announced on the 1st that indoor sports facilities in the region have been ordered to close following the administrative order issued due to the strengthened Level 2 social distancing measures applied throughout the province since the 30th of last month.

According to the county, based on Article 49, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 2 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act, this administrative order applies to 23 private indoor sports facilities, including 13 martial arts gyms, 2 fitness centers, 5 swimming pools, 1 dance studio, and 2 bowling alleys, which are subject to the gathering ban.

Violations of the administrative order may result in prosecution under Articles 80 and 83 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act (a fine of up to 3 million KRW) and a penalty of up to 100,000 KRW. If COVID-19 is transmitted or quarantine is hindered, in addition to administrative sanctions under related laws, claims for compensation (subrogation rights) for hospitalization, treatment, and quarantine costs may be filed.

The period is from midnight on the 30th of last month until midnight on the 7th of this month. The county plans to continue monitoring compliance with quarantine rules at the facilities while providing guidance and publicity to facility operators and consumers.

A Yeongam-gun official urged, “We understand that there are various difficulties for operators and users, but as this is an active infection prevention measure taken due to the serious phase of COVID-19 spread, we ask that you strictly adhere to it.”

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