Paju-si Issues Administrative Order for 'Diagnostic Testing Compliance' for COVID-19 Symptomatic Individuals

Prohibition of Food Consumption at Convenience Stores and Small Supermarkets from 10 PM to 5 AM the Next Day

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[Asia Economy Reporter La Young-cheol] Paju City, Gyeonggi Province announced on the 9th that "from 0:00 on the 9th, an administrative order has been issued requiring users of medical institutions and pharmacies within the Paju area who have been recommended to undergo diagnostic testing due to suspected COVID-19 symptoms to take the diagnostic test within 48 hours."

According to this administrative order, if a doctor or pharmacist recommends diagnostic testing due to suspected COVID-19 symptoms, the individual must undergo the diagnostic test within 48 hours at the Paju City Public Health Center screening clinic or temporary screening testing site.

If the administrative order is violated, a fine of up to 2 million KRW will be imposed in accordance with the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act," and if it is confirmed that the person caused the spread of infection, quarantine costs such as testing, investigation, and treatment may be claimed.

This measure is implemented until further notice to prevent community transmission and the spread of group infections amid the current increase in confirmed COVID-19 cases.

Additionally, from 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM the next day, eating food inside and outside convenience stores and small supermarkets in the Paju area is prohibited.

Violations will result in fines imposed on the respective businesses, and continuous violations may lead to administrative suspension of business operations.

Choi Jong-hwan, Mayor of Paju City, stated, "This administrative order is an unavoidable measure to block community transmission at the crossroads of the 4th wave," and urged, "If you have suspected COVID-19 symptoms, please cooperate in preventing group infections by undergoing diagnostic testing."

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