Gyeongnam Office of Education to Resume Normal Operations from the 21st

Superintendent Park Jong-hoon Urges Review of Current Issues and Minimization of Work Gaps During Self-Quarantine

Gyeongnam Office of Education Building Exterior

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] The Gyeongsangnam-do Office of Education, which had switched to remote work due to confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), resumed normal operations starting from the 21st.

After the confirmed cases were identified, the office completed disinfection of the building and conducted mass testing of all employees, and each department resumed work beginning with the Monday meeting.

At the meeting, Superintendent Park Jong-hoon, who is in self-quarantine, participated via video and expressed regret for causing concern due to the COVID-19 cases within the office. He urged all employees to thoroughly check all ongoing issues and maintain uninterrupted educational administration.

On the 17th, immediately after confirming the COVID-19 cases, the office completely restricted access to the building and cooperated with health authorities for response. They traced the movements of confirmed cases and close contacts, switched to remote work on the 18th, conducted daily disinfection of the main office and the second office building, and made efforts to prevent further spread through mass testing of all employees.

Additionally, based on the date of the confirmed cases, the office informed external personnel who participated in office events about the situation. For employees classified as close contacts who had difficulty self-isolating at home, arrangements were made to use the Education Comprehensive Welfare Center, and essential goods packages were provided.

Currently, aside from the 7 confirmed cases (6 at the main office, 1 at the support office), no additional infections have occurred.

Meanwhile, the office plans to secure safety at the main office, affiliated institutions, and educational facilities by establishing and applying strengthened quarantine guidelines and thorough education, and will prepare additional various quarantine measures to prevent infections within schools.

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