Nowon-gu Mayor Oh Seung-rok Issues Urgent Appeal Following Metropolitan Area Social Distancing Level 4 Upgrade

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Oh Seung-rok, the mayor of Nowon District, recently issued an urgent appeal via text message to residents following the escalation of social distancing measures to Level 4 from July 12 to July 25 due to a surge in COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Additionally, an administrative order banning alcohol consumption in major parks and rivers within the district was announced, stating that from July 9, drinking alcohol will be prohibited in all parks and rivers in the area from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. the next day, with a fine of 100,000 KRW imposed for violations.

The district has also suspended the operation of all ground fountains and will operate multi-use facilities such as libraries in accordance with government guidelines, adhering to capacity limits and quarantine rules.

Meanwhile, Nowon District will add a temporary screening clinic in front of Junggye Neighborhood Park at the Nowon Community Center starting July 12. It will operate on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for disinfection from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.), and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mayor Oh Seung-rok stated, “If we do not overcome this critical moment well, a greater crisis may come, so everyone’s participation is essential,” and earnestly urged strict adherence to daily quarantine rules such as wearing masks, ventilation, disinfection, and refraining from gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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