Temporary Screening Clinics Supported by Military and Medical Personnel at Eunpyeong-gu Office Plaza and Two Other Locations

Military personnel from the 56th Division, 219th Brigade, 2nd Battalion deployed... Total mobilization of civilian, military, and government for proactive quarantine and social distancing

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) will operate temporary screening clinics at three locations?Bulgwangcheon Eunpyeong Chundang (Senior Citizens' Rest Area), Meeting Plaza at the Waterfall Park near Exit 1 of Gupabal Station in Jingwan-dong, and Eunpyeong-gu Office Plaza?from December 16 to January 3 of next year, every day including weekends, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Temporary screening clinics are testing sites where any resident who wishes to be tested can do so regardless of symptoms or epidemiological links, aimed at blocking asymptomatic sources of infection.

Anonymous testing is conducted by providing only personal mobile phone numbers to prevent avoidance of testing and maximize testing convenience.

To prepare for the third major wave of COVID-19 and asymptomatic infections, the temporary screening clinics will be operated jointly by the military unit 56th Division 219th Brigade 2nd Battalion (Eunpyeong Battalion), medical staff, and public officials to allow all residents to be tested sequentially.

Additionally, to ensure the safety of residents visiting the temporary screening clinics located in high-traffic areas, public, private, and military sectors will work together to thoroughly implement quarantine measures and social distancing.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, said, “Proactive testing must be conducted for oneself and family to block the spread.” She also expressed gratitude, saying, “I am very thankful that the public, private, and military sectors are joining forces for the safety of residents. Although the body may feel cold due to the cold wave advisory, I hope everyone's hearts will be warmed.”

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