Gwanak-gu Extends Operation of COVID-19 Temporary Screening Clinics for 4 Weeks

Temporary Screening Clinics at Two Locations Extended for 4 Weeks Until February 13... Maintaining Rapid Diagnostic Testing System to Early Detect Asymptomatic Cases and Prevent Community Infection Spread

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gwanak-gu (Mayor Park Junhee) announced that the two temporary screening clinics currently in operation will be extended and operated for four weeks until February 13.

This is to maintain a rapid diagnostic testing system to detect asymptomatic COVID-19 cases early and prevent the spread of infection within the community.

Since December 14 last year, the district has installed and operated two temporary screening clinics at Sillim Sports Center (Nangok-ro 58-gil 13) and Gwanak-gu Residents' Sports Center (Nakseongdae-ro 3-gil 37) to lower testing barriers and break the chain of local transmission.

As of 6 p.m. on January 16, the two temporary screening clinics have conducted tests on a total of 10,902 people, among whom 47 confirmed cases were detected early.

The operating hours of the temporary screening clinics are weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (closed on Sundays), with a disinfection break daily from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Meanwhile, the social distancing level 2.5 in the metropolitan area will be extended until the 31st, maintaining the ban on gatherings of five or more people and business restrictions after 9 p.m. However, multi-use facilities will be allowed limited operation of some previously prohibited facilities under compliance with quarantine rules. Cafes will be allowed dine-in service until 9 p.m. like restaurants, and churches will be permitted in-person worship services with up to 10% of total seating capacity.

Mayor Park Junhee said, “Although the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases is decreasing, more efforts are needed to decisively break the chain of infection. We ask all residents to voluntarily participate in testing so that asymptomatic infections can be detected early through proactive testing and family transmission can be prevented.”

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