Jeongeup-si Installs 'Safe Privacy Screens' at All Civil Service Counters

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] Jeongeup City in Jeonbuk announced on the 20th that it will install protective partitions at all civil service counters in the city hall, eup/myeon offices, and dong community centers to block the local spread of COVID-19.

The city first installed protective partitions in the city hall civil service office and the in-house cafeteria last year, and as of today, has set up partitions at civil service counters in 14 eup, myeon, and dong areas including Gamgok-myeon, Taein-myeon, Yeongwon-myeon, and Yeonji-dong.

The city plans to complete the installation of partitions at the remaining nine eup, myeon, and dong civil service counters within this month.

Due to the nature of the locations, civil service counters involve close contact, and it has been continuously pointed out that wearing masks alone is insufficient to prevent COVID-19 infection.

To improve this, the city installed protective partitions as an effective method to minimize direct contact and physically block droplet (saliva) infection.

With the installation of these partitions, it will be possible to handle civil service tasks while minimizing direct contact, providing psychological stability to both citizens and public officials, and greatly helping to prevent COVID-19.

A city official stated, “Due to the prolonged COVID-19 situation, we decided to install partitions prioritizing citizens’ safety,” and added, “Although it may be somewhat inconvenient, we ask for cooperation in following preventive measures and practicing social distancing for the safety of residents and staff.”

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