National Assembly Lifts COVID-19 Shutdown... "All Tested Individuals Negative"

Regular National Assembly Schedule Resumes
Access Restrictions Lifted from 10 AM

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] The National Assembly, which had been closed due to confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), reopened on the 5th.

The National Assembly COVID-19 Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters announced on the same day, "All individuals tested in the screening were confirmed negative for COVID-19," and stated, "From 10 a.m., access restrictions to the National Assembly Main Building, Members' Office Building, and Communication Hall will be lifted."

On the morning of the 4th, the main building of the National Assembly was closed, and the entrance was locked. [Image source=Yonhap News]

Earlier, the National Assembly had closed major buildings and conducted disinfection measures after a member of the People's Party staff tested positive. With the reopening of the National Assembly, political schedules such as standing committee meetings and leadership meetings are expected to resume.

In accordance with the government's extension of the 'Enhanced Social Distancing Level 2 Measures' in the metropolitan area, the National Assembly will continue quarantine measures until the 13th, including restrictions on reservations and use of seminar rooms in the Members' Office Building and limiting access to the building for outsiders.

Meanwhile, as COVID-19 infection cases continue to occur within the National Assembly, there are also forecasts that this year's regular session schedule will inevitably face disruptions due to COVID-19.

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