Suncheon-si Lowers Social Distancing to Level 1.5 Starting from the 8th

Measures for the College Scholastic Ability Test Will Be Prepared to Ensure Smooth Progress

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Hyung-kwon] Heo Seok, mayor of Suncheon, held a briefing on the current COVID-19 situation and took time to explain the college entrance exam measures and the COVID-19 status.

The COVID-19 situation in Suncheon saw an explosive increase of 100 confirmed cases in 24 days since the 7th, and on the 18th of last month, up to 20 infections occurred in one day, plunging the local community into chaos and raising concerns that daily life could come to a halt. As a result, on the 20th, Suncheon became the first city nationwide to raise social distancing to Level 2.

Since the upgrade to Level 2, from the 26th, the number of confirmed cases has slowed to one or two per day, most of whom were confirmed while in self-quarantine, showing gradual effects of quarantine measures.

Regarding the college entrance exam just two days away, he asked for “citizens’ cooperation so that examinees who have worked hard for a long time can take the exam safely and comfortably,” and stated that “the city will closely cooperate with the Suncheon Office of Education to ensure that confirmed cases or contacts among examinees will not be hindered from taking the exam.”

He also urged, “If examinees have symptoms such as fever or cough before the exam or have been in contact with confirmed cases, please get tested for COVID-19 immediately,” and requested, “Although there will be many people you want to meet and things you want to do after the exam, please refrain from unnecessary outings for the safety of yourself, your family, and your friends.”

Mayor Heo acknowledged, “We understand that the upgrade to Level 2 has caused economic activity to shrink and brought hardship and inconvenience to small business owners and self-employed people,” and announced, “From Tuesday the 8th, we have decided to lower social distancing to Level 1.5.”

He added a condition, saying, “If local infections remain within a predictable range after the college entrance exam in two days, and if the nationwide situation does not worsen to Level 2, we will lower social distancing to Level 1.5.”

Furthermore, Mayor Heo urged, “Regardless of the adjustment of the level, citizens should refrain from gatherings and events and stay at home as much as possible,” and emphasized, “Although it is inconvenient compared to previous years, we must change now.”

Suncheon City has designated and is operating ‘Inos ENT Hospital’ as a respiratory specialty clinic to prepare for the simultaneous outbreak of COVID-19 and respiratory infections such as colds, and to prevent the collapse of the medical system due to COVID-19 infections among healthcare workers.

Meanwhile, if symptoms such as fever, cough, or loss of smell and taste appear, it was requested not to visit medical institutions directly but to promptly get diagnostic testing through respiratory specialty clinics or public health centers.

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