Naju-si Implements 'Self-Quarantine Management Measures' for Chuseok Holiday

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Han-hyuk] Naju City, Jeollanam-do (Mayor Kang In-gyu) announced on the 28th that it will implement the ‘Management Plan for Self-Quarantined Persons in Preparation for the Chuseok Holiday’ from the 30th of this month to the 4th of next month to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and alleviate residents' anxiety.

According to the city, as of this day, there are 35 self-quarantined individuals in the jurisdiction, and dedicated public officials are assigned on a 1:1 basis to conduct daily monitoring.

The dedicated public officials will check the contents entered into the self-diagnosis app (APP) twice a day and carefully confirm the health status via phone calls to prevent self-quarantined individuals from leaving quarantine.

The city plans to treat self-quarantined individuals as ‘public contributors’ who protect the health and safety of citizens and emphasize the importance of self-quarantine through sending encouragement and thank-you messages.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “We will operate the COVID-19 quarantine management system without any gaps during the holiday period so that local self-quarantined individuals and citizens can have a comfortable holiday,” and added, “We ask for active cooperation in adhering to personal quarantine rules such as minimal movement and social distancing.”

Meanwhile, the Naju City Public Health Center will operate a 24-hour emergency quarantine task force during the Chuseok holiday period, which will be a critical turning point in COVID-19 quarantine management.

Emergency personnel for COVID-19 diagnostic testing will be deployed at the screening clinic in front of the health center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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