Incheon City Conducts COVID-19 Mass Testing for 19,000 Public Transportation Workers

Incheon Subway Disinfection and Sterilization
Photo by Incheon City

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Incheon City is conducting comprehensive COVID-19 testing for about 19,000 public transportation workers until the 17th.

In response to the rapid increase of asymptomatic COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area, the city decided to proactively test public transportation workers who work in close contact with many unspecified individuals.

The testing targets include 5,400 bus (main line, branch line, and express) drivers, 13,700 taxi (private, corporate, and disabled call taxis) drivers, and 91 crew members of Incheon Metro Line 2.

Lee Jeongdu, Director of the Incheon City Transportation Bureau, stated, "If public transportation workers test positive, it could lead to infection spread and suspension of public transportation services, causing significant inconvenience to citizens. Through this proactive comprehensive testing, we aim to block the spread of COVID-19 infections."

Meanwhile, Incheon City is strengthening quarantine management in the public transportation sector to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Public transportation workers and passengers are required to wear masks, and measures such as recommending booking less than 50% capacity on express buses, maintaining distance between passengers, and separating user flow within transportation facilities are being implemented.

Additionally, regular disinfection and ventilation of transportation facilities and vehicles are conducted, and thorough quarantine measures are applied to rest areas. Furthermore, transportation-related companies and organizations have been asked to cooperate by urging public transportation workers to refrain from workplace dinners, gatherings, and events.

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