Gangwon-do Strengthens Social Distancing Measures During Lunar New Year Holiday

Operation of Comprehensive Countermeasure Situation Room from February 11 to 14

Photo by Hyunmin Kim

[Asia Economy Reporter La Youngcheol] Gangwon Province plans to strengthen quarantine management in accordance with Social Distancing Level 2 during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

The province announced on the 6th, "We will operate a comprehensive Lunar New Year holiday countermeasures situation room composed of 57 members in 11 teams during the holiday period (February 11-14)."

Expecting a large number of unspecified people to gather at traditional markets and other places for purchasing gifts and ritual items, the province will focus quarantine efforts (from once a week to three times a week) mainly on traditional markets, large marts, and shopping districts within the province, and will strengthen quarantine rules and on-site inspections especially at 25 traditional markets operating five-day markets and tourist markets.

In preparation for visits to resorts and tourist sites within the province from all over the country, joint inspection teams from the province, cities, and counties will operate at 236 locations including tourist sites, and will induce dispersion of visitors by adjusting movement routes within tourist facilities (such as one-way traffic) and installing guide signs to block the spread of COVID-19 infections.

Some cities and counties will implement a prior reservation system for visitors to indoor enshrinement facilities during the holiday period to minimize social movement, and will provide an online memorial service system.

To prevent the spread of infection among family and acquaintances caused by asymptomatic confirmed cases, the province plans to continuously promote the 'One Person per Household Testing' campaign.

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