Governor Won Hee-ryong: "During Chuseok Holiday, We Must Respond Thoroughly for a Safe Jeju"

At the Weekly Policy Coordination Meeting on the 21st, Urged to Maintain a Work Posture Harmonizing Quarantine and Economy During Chuseok Holiday
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We will make every effort to maintain a state of readiness to protect the safety of residents and tourists and the local economy during the Chuseok holiday period.

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] On the morning of the 21st, Won Hee-ryong, Governor of Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, checked economic and quarantine measures to stabilize residents' lives at the weekly policy coordination meeting held in Tamna Hall on the 4th floor of the provincial government building, and made the following remarks.

Governor Won said, “Considering that the Chuseok holiday practically begins on the 26th, the number of visitors to the island is expected to exceed 300,000 over the course of one week,” adding, “This is a serious situation that could trigger a COVID-19 pandemic, surpassing the levels of the May Golden Holiday and the August Liberation Day holiday. Therefore, we must maintain vigilance and prepare thoroughly without any gaps.”

He continued, “To block the resurgence of COVID-19 during the holiday period through strict compliance with the mask-wearing mandate, we must strongly respond by reviewing the implementation system for reliable publicity, guidance, and enforcement measures.”

Earlier, on the 18th, Governor Won instructed the issuance of a special administrative order mandating all visitors arriving through airports and seaports from the 26th to October 4th to comply with quarantine rules, including wearing masks during their stay.

Accordingly, Jeju Province plans to activate administrative measures requiring mandatory COVID-19 testing for visitors showing fever symptoms, and under the principle of beneficiary pays, those with fever will be quarantined at their own expense.

Governor Won mentioned the contraction of economic activities while prioritizing quarantine efforts, stating, “Since the government's emergency comprehensive livelihood and economic measures are expected to pass the National Assembly this week, we must make every effort to prepare so that residents can feel the effects through close cooperation with relevant ministries.”

He added, “Please do your best to ensure that residents facing difficulties receive support without omission by promptly identifying targets and executing funds related to the ministries’ initiatives such as the Small Business New Hope Fund, the Closed Store Rechallenge Incentive, and Emergency Care Support.”

He also ordered smooth implementation of free influenza vaccinations for all residents starting October 13.

Governor Won said, “We are supporting free vaccinations for all residents to efficiently respond to COVID-19 testing and medical resources in the event of simultaneous resurgence of COVID-19 and influenza in the second half of the year,” and urged, “To prepare proactively, promotion of vaccination targets and periods, as well as securing personnel, must be carried out smoothly.”

Meanwhile, the meeting focused on comprehensive measures including strengthening COVID-19 quarantine during the Chuseok holiday, free influenza vaccinations for all residents, continuous promotion and expansion of employment and business stability, and the progress of the second Jeju-type disaster emergency livelihood support fund.

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