Gimcheon-si, Complete Closure of Senior Centers ‥ Over 20 Local COVID-19 Cases in 15 Days Including PC Bang-Related

On April 23, the Saemaeul Men and Women Leaders' Association and the Neighborhood Leaders' Association of 23 eup, myeon, and dong in Gimcheon-si, Gyeongbuk, conducted COVID-19 disinfection work at bus stops and multi-use facilities. (Provided by Gimcheon-si) 2020.4.23/News1

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Gimcheon City announced on the 3rd that it will temporarily close 523 senior centers in the area amid a recent increase in COVID-19 confirmed cases within the city.

These senior centers, where more than half of the local elderly population are registered members, have been open since July 20 under the designation of infection control officers and an emergency contact system. However, due to the recent winter resurgence of COVID-19, Gimcheon City has made this decision to prevent further infections.

Kim Chung-seop, Mayor of Gimcheon City, stated, "Although the closure of senior centers may cause some inconvenience to the elderly, their health is the top priority, and we ask for their active participation."

Meanwhile, since the 19th of last month, the cumulative number of confirmed cases related to PC rooms in Gimcheon has steadily increased to 20, indicating ongoing sporadic infection spread.

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