Gangbuk Residents Undergo COVID Testing with 'Arrival Confirmation' Only

All COVID-19 Testing Steps Including Electronic Questionnaires Processed via QR Code... Early Operation of Integrated Information System for Former Screening Clinics Enables Fast and Safe COVID Testing

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Gangbuk-gu (Mayor Park Kyumsu) announced that pre-registration for COVID-19 testing can now be completed all at once via mobile phone.

The key to pre-registration is filling out an electronic questionnaire in advance before the COVID-19 test.

Those wishing to be tested can complete the electronic questionnaire using a QR code generated on their mobile phone before visiting the screening clinic.

They can scan the QR code with a regular phone camera or an app camera (KakaoTalk or Naver Barcode). It is also possible to access the questionnaire through the URL posted on the district office’s website.

After completing identity verification, the appropriate screening type must be selected.

The screening types are ▲ Overseas entrants ▲ Contact with confirmed cases ▲ Overlapping movement paths with confirmed cases ▲ Suspected symptoms and others. Upon arrival at the clinic, opening the ‘Load QR Code for Arrival Verification’ and completing the authentication process allows immediate testing. The screening procedures and self-quarantine guidelines for those subject to quarantine can also be checked on the screen generated by the QR code.

In December last year, Gangbuk-gu established the ‘Integrated Screening Clinic Information System’ to streamline the COVID-19 testing process. With the full operation of this system, on-site work has been simplified, efficiency has increased, and the testing process has sped up. Previously, filling out paper questionnaires at screening clinics took a lot of time. There were also growing concerns about the risk of cross-infection among residents while waiting for testing.

Pre-registration is only available at the district health center’s screening clinics. It does not apply to anonymous testing sites (located at Gangbuk-gu Sports Complex). Screening clinics operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekends and holidays.

Mayor Park Kyumsu of Gangbuk-gu said, “The proactive introduction of the Integrated Screening Clinic Information System has enhanced resident convenience while enabling fast and safe COVID-19 testing. We will maximize our infectious disease response capabilities to respond more efficiently to the spread of COVID-19.”

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