Jeju Island, Mandatory Submission of Negative COVID-19 Test Certificates for Training Teams

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters (Jeju) Reporter Park Chang-won] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 12th that it will enforce mandatory COVID-19 diagnostic testing for athletes in preparation for the surge in domestic training camp demand.

Accordingly, starting from the 18th, all athletes and training staff visiting Jeju for training camps must undergo COVID-19 diagnostic testing at a medical institution under the jurisdiction of their place of residence before arriving on the island, and submit proof of a negative test result (negative test confirmation, negative test text message, doctor's note, etc.).

This decision is interpreted as a response to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 nationwide, including the metropolitan area, and the sharp increase in confirmed cases in Jeju since November.

By conducting diagnostic tests before the arrival of training camp athletes, it is expected to block the spread of COVID-19 within the province and minimize complaints from local residents.

The total number of people expected to visit Jeju for winter training camps is estimated by Jeju Province to be 182 teams and 3,718 individuals.

As of 11 a.m. on the day, 78 teams and 1,796 people have arrived and are conducting training, and an additional 52 teams and 1,527 people are expected to arrive by next month.

Since the 27th of last month, Jeju Province has prepared winter training operation guidelines and quarantine manuals to strengthen COVID-19 prevention measures, providing prior guidance on key quarantine rules that training teams must observe during their stay, and requiring training teams to submit training applications, health check forms, and pledges including training plans and self-quarantine plans before arrival.

Additionally, since the 7th, winter training teams have been pre-notified that COVID-19 test results may be requested.

For elementary, middle, and high school teams, additional submission of consent forms from school principals and parents is required, and teams that fail to submit the required documents are prohibited from accessing training facilities.

Along with this, to strengthen the responsibility of training camp athletes for quarantine during their stay, the designation of a quarantine management officer is also mandatory.

Training camp athletes must fill out a health questionnaire recording their temperature and respiratory symptoms at least twice a day, and access to training facilities is allowed only after symptom checks.

Currently, Jeju Province operates indoor and outdoor public sports facilities for professional athletes and training teams according to social distancing policies, prohibiting use by club members and the general public.

Violations of quarantine rules will result in fines or legal action under Articles 80 and 83 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.

Meanwhile, on the 8th, due to the ongoing crisis caused by winter COVID-19 infections and numerous confirmed cases inside and outside the province, Jeju extended the ordinance requiring suspected symptomatic individuals or those with a fever of 37.5℃ or higher among arrivals at Jeju Airport and ports to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing immediately after arrival, with penalties imposed for violations.

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