[This Person] Ryu Kyung-gi, Jungnang-gu Mayor, Why Focused on Promoting Strengthened Quarantine Rules?

On the 12th, 200,000 copies of the resident notice were immediately produced and distributed in accordance with the strengthened social distancing... Maximizing the use of available promotional means such as broadcasts, posters, and administrative vehicles to intensively promote quarantine rules

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] “Despite three major COVID-19 crises over the past year and a half, the residents of Jungnang-gu have always overcome them with united strength. Please join forces again this summer, which will be a turning point for quarantine efforts.”

This is the appeal made by Ryu Kyung-gi, Mayor of Jungnang-gu, announced on the 12th.

Jungnang-gu (Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi) is stepping up efforts to protect residents' safety by enforcing the strengthened Level 4 social distancing measures, promoting free testing, and focusing on vaccination campaigns.

In July, as the number of confirmed cases in the area increased by about 46%, from an average of 5.6 per day in June to 8.2 per day, and with the summer season upon us, the spread of COVID-19 has become serious. Therefore, the district urged compliance with quarantine rules and encouraged participation in free diagnostic testing through extensive publicity using all available means such as broadcasts, posters, and administrative vehicles.

First, to provide accurate information and aid understanding, 200,000 copies of a resident guide containing major infection cases, the current COVID-19 status in Jungnang-gu, strengthened distancing and quarantine rules, and restrictions on public facility operations were immediately produced and distributed to each household, local apartment management offices, and multi-use facilities along with the implementation of Level 4 social distancing.

Promotion is also underway through banners, text messages, the official website, and social media channels. The district posted promotional banners at 100 key intersections and uploaded an appeal for adherence to summer quarantine rules on the district’s official website and blog.

Awareness is also being raised through announcements and campaigns. Twice daily street broadcasts are conducted using vehicles from community centers, and 153 apartment complexes carry out announcements three times a day. Additionally, in cooperation with professional organizations, patrols are conducted in outdoor parks, around stations, and shopping districts?areas with high resident density?distributing quarantine rule promotional materials as part of a campaign.

Moreover, a news special explaining the Level 4 social distancing measures, which will be in effect until the 25th, is being produced. The video will include information on public facility operation restrictions, alternative meal provisions at senior centers to minimize inconvenience, and the continuation of emergency care services. The news special is scheduled to be uploaded on the official Jungnang-gu YouTube channel on the 15th.

Jungnang-gu reported that confirmed cases from facility visits have increased from 27% to 39% in July, and cases with unknown infection routes account for 27%. The district appealed for mask-wearing, refraining from private gatherings, regular ventilation, avoiding the “3Cs” (closed spaces, crowded places, close-contact settings), and urged residents to undergo free testing.

Mayor Ryu Kyung-gi of Jungnang-gu stated, “Voluntary participation from residents is absolutely crucial during the Level 4 distancing measures in effect until the 25th. The district will devote all its capabilities to meticulous and thorough quarantine management, rapid testing, and systematic vaccination to protect the safety and lives of our residents.”

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