Jeonnam Governor Kim Young-rok Urges Active Participation of Residents in 'Social Distancing Level 2'

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Young-rok, Governor of Jeonnam Province, appealed for the active participation of residents in social distancing level 2.

Governor Kim stated in an appeal to residents on the 7th, “To prevent the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic and the collapse of the medical system, Jeonnam will raise social distancing to level 2 for three weeks starting from the 8th,” adding, “We will operate flexibly according to the situation of each city and county.”

He continued, “Although the situation has recently begun to calm down since the 29th of last month, continuous cluster infections are occurring mainly in the metropolitan area, so Jeonnam cannot be assured,” and added, “Infections are spreading rapidly due to a single person.”

In particular, he said, “We expect that this upgrade will cause great difficulties for self-employed and small business owners in the province, so the government plans to provide the third disaster relief fund in a customized manner around the Lunar New Year,” emphasizing, “Jeonnam Province will also actively propose to the government to ensure that affected industries and vulnerable groups are not excluded and that as many people as possible receive support.”

He also urged, “Refrain from visiting other regions, minimize contact with outsiders who visit the area, refrain from private gatherings and dinners such as year-end parties and kimchi-making events, and reduce face-to-face contact,” and requested, “Please wear masks at all times and comply with daily quarantine rules.”

Furthermore, he mentioned, “Entertainment facilities of five types including clubs and indoor sports facilities will stop operating after 10 p.m., cafes will be limited to takeout and delivery only, and restaurants will be allowed only takeout or delivery after 10 p.m.”

Meanwhile, regarding the highly pathogenic avian influenza (AI) that occurred in Yeongam, Governor Kim explained, “This AI was detected in a pre-shipment inspection, and AI test results for farms within a 10 km radius around the area have all come back negative for 54 farms so far.”

He added, “We will do our best to prevent further spread of AI,” and emphasized, “Residents should refrain from entering chicken and duck farms, and all farms including the affected farms should do their best to implement quarantine measures.”

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