Jangheung-gun Implements 'Special Quarantine Measures' Amid Surge of COVID-19 Cases in the Seoul Metropolitan Area

Mask Wearing Required in All Locations, Events and Gatherings Limited to Under 100 People

Avoid Visits from Residents of Other Areas, Use Fist Bumps or Eye Contact Instead of Handshakes

Jangheung County is implementing a special quarantine measure period in response to the rapid increase of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the Seoul metropolitan area. (Photo by Jangheung County)

[Jangheung＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Jangheung County, Jeonnam announced on the 13th that it will operate a special quarantine period until the 31st in response to the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area.

Recently, with COVID-19 cases in the Seoul metropolitan area (Seoul, Gyeonggi, Incheon) recording over 1,000 cases daily for more than a week, it is considered that the fourth large wave has effectively begun. This measure aims to prevent the spread of local infections caused by visitors from the metropolitan area and other regions during the summer vacation season.

In particular, the county posted 50 banners around major town and township centers, Saturday markets, Woodland, beaches, recreational forests, and the Water Science Museum?areas frequently visited by out-of-town tourists?stating "Mask wearing in all places, events and gatherings limited to fewer than 100 people, and prohibition of food consumption."

Additionally, 5,000 leaflets were distributed to senior centers, institutions, and social organizations, and extensive COVID-19 quarantine activities are being carried out through village broadcasts and other means.

County Governor Jeong Jong-soon said, "Blocking the Delta variant virus, the main cause of the spread in the metropolitan area, is more important than anything else at this point," and added, "We ask residents to comply with quarantine rules such as wearing masks in all places, refraining from visiting other regions, and getting tested if suspicious."

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