Yuseong-su, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member, Urges Thorough Quarantine Measures in Educational Settings

Yuseong-su, Jeonnam Provincial Assembly Member

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] Yuseong-su, Chairman of the Education Committee of the Jeonnam Provincial Council (Democratic Party of Korea, Jangseong 1), on the 14th, urged the Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education to thoroughly implement quarantine measures against COVID-19 and to focus on psychological care for students who have become withdrawn as the new year begins.

Chairman Yuseong-su stated, “Starting from February this year, vaccines will be administered primarily to priority groups such as healthcare workers. Since the vaccination plan for elementary, middle, and high school students has not yet been finalized, thorough quarantine measures in educational settings are necessary until the vaccination plans for these groups are established and implemented.”

In response, the Office of Education plans to allocate a budget for essential quarantine supplies to proactively prevent and systematically respond to infectious diseases such as COVID-19, and will support schools with quarantine supplies such as health masks and quarantine personnel.

Additionally, professional quarantine companies will conduct school disinfection at least five times a year, and education on preventing infectious diseases among students will be promoted.

In particular, during the winter vacation, a communication system between schools and guardians will be established and counseling provided for students in crisis and those from vulnerable groups who experience psychological difficulties. When the new semester begins, psychological care for students will be carried out through a crisis student traffic light support system.

Chairman Yuseong-su emphasized, “Until a nationwide herd immunity system is established through COVID-19 vaccination, more thorough quarantine measures are needed to create an educational environment where students can study with peace of mind,” and added, “As the time students spend at home increases, efforts for psychological quarantine for students who are psychologically withdrawn, socially vulnerable groups, and students in crisis are urgently needed.”

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