Gyeongnam Sacheon and Gimhae Raise Social Distancing to Level 2

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kang Sharon] Gyeongnam Province will implement the government-designated social distancing levels by region and city/county in a more detailed manner for each city and county.

Governor Kim Kyung-soo of Gyeongnam held a non-face-to-face press conference on the 25th to explain four special COVID-19 response measures.

Recently, COVID-19 cases centered around Jinju-si, Sacheon-si, and Gimhae-si in Gyeongnam have spread to other cities and counties, with the daily average number of confirmed cases fluctuating around 40.

Governor Kim first announced that the social distancing levels for each city and county will be adjusted more quickly and strongly.

The distancing levels will be adjusted based on the weekly average number of confirmed cases per 100,000 people.

According to the new criteria, Sacheon-si, Jinju-si, and Gimhae-si, where local infections have recently surged, will either raise their social distancing levels or maintain level 2.

Sacheon-si will raise its social distancing level to level 2 from midnight on the 26th until May 2nd, and Gimhae-si will upgrade to level 2 after preparation.

Jinju-si will extend the social distancing level 2, which was scheduled to end on the 26th, until May 3rd.

As the second special quarantine measure, Governor Kim announced a plan to strengthen quarantine measures at entertainment facilities, where confirmed cases have frequently occurred recently.

All 5,289 entertainment facility workers and operators across Gyeongnam will undergo comprehensive diagnostic testing.

Additionally, from the 26th to May 2nd, together with 18 cities and counties, compliance with quarantine rules such as visitor log management, disinfection and ventilation, and designation of quarantine managers will be inspected, and a zero-tolerance policy will be applied for violations.

Governor Kim presented tailored quarantine measures by industry as the third special quarantine measure, including bans on gatherings, diagnostic testing for workers, and operating hour restrictions for industries where cluster infections have occurred (entertainment facilities, karaoke rooms, pub-type restaurants, indoor sports facilities, etc.).

Lastly, Governor Kim announced plans to expedite COVID-19 vaccination and strengthen the response system of administrative, fire, and emergency medical institutions for vaccine adverse reactions.

Governor Kim warned, "The Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam areas have the second highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases after the metropolitan area," adding, "If we fail to stop it now, large-scale outbreaks like those in the metropolitan area could occur daily."

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