Damyang-gun Conducts 'COVID-19 Mass Testing' for All Employees

[Damyang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Jeonnam Damyang-gun (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 29th that it conducted a full-scale COVID-19 test for all employees at the county office.

This was carried out as a preemptive measure and to minimize administrative gaps amid the nationwide daily COVID-19 cases fluctuating around 1,000, and with the winter surge becoming a reality in Gwangju and Jeonnam.

The county has established a 24-hour emergency quarantine response system and is operating two screening clinics, making an all-out effort. It is conducting preemptive testing targeting medical institution workers and inpatients within the jurisdiction, as well as various nursing facilities.

Additionally, preemptive full-scale testing is being conducted at facilities where unspecified large numbers of people perform work on-site, such as police stations, post offices, and local agricultural and livestock cooperatives, to do its best to block COVID-19 infections.

Residents who wish to be tested can receive free anonymous testing at the health center screening clinics at any time.

A county official said, “COVID-19 is spreading rapidly as it coincides with the winter weather and year-end holidays,” adding, “We ask all local residents to strictly adhere to quarantine rules, and we will continue to do our best in responding to COVID-19.”

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