Haenam-gun Conducts Special COVID-19 Prevention Inspections Ahead of Lunar New Year

On-site Inspections by Department Also Conducted for Unlicensed Educational Facilities

Haenam-gun held a progress review meeting on COVID-19 prevention measures for the Lunar New Year. (Photo by Haenam-gun)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Amid the ongoing spread of COVID-19 that began in unauthorized educational facilities in Gwangju and Daejeon, Haenam County held a briefing on the progress of quarantine measures on the 29th and decided to strengthen quarantine efforts within the region.

According to Haenam County on the 30th, there are no unauthorized educational (religious) facilities within the jurisdiction, but due to inspections of such facilities in areas where COVID-19 cases have occurred, behaviors such as hiding in other regions have been observed, prompting heightened vigilance and special inspections.

Accordingly, departments including Tourism, Resident Welfare, Culture and Arts, Forest and Greenery, and the Public Health Center are inspecting compliance with quarantine rules at lodging facilities and religious organizations under their management, and are thoroughly monitoring the movement of visitors from outside the area.

Additionally, the Sports Business Group, which manages sports training teams in the region, has informed athletes to comply with quarantine rules and to return home immediately if they show any suspicious symptoms.

Furthermore, the Infectious Disease and Disaster Response Department conducted guidance, inspections, and disinfection of quarantine rules at tourist sites, daycare centers, funeral halls, nursing facilities, karaoke rooms, PC rooms, public transportation, various restaurants, and medical institutions from the 20th to the 28th, along with situation checks such as fever screening. Especially ahead of the Seol holiday, they also ordered the smooth implementation of emergency medical service operation plans.

A county official stated, “We are facing a truly difficult situation as the resurgence of COVID-19 coincides with Seol,” and earnestly requested, “Please spend a safe Seol holiday by connecting with each other in spirit rather than in person.”

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