Muan-gun Focuses on 'Pinpoint Quarantine' to Block Foreign Group Infections

Administrative Order for COVID-19 Testing at Workplaces Employing Foreigners Until the 8th

COVID-19 testing is being conducted at a foreign employment workplace. / Photo by Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] Muan County, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim San) is conducting intensive COVID-19 prevention activities until the 8th to strengthen customized quarantine management for workplaces in response to the rapid increase in confirmed cases in the Seoul metropolitan area.

According to the county on the 5th, this is a preemptive measure to block potential foreigner group infections within the jurisdiction, as nationwide cluster infections are rapidly spreading mainly in workplaces employing foreigners.

With the spread of the Delta variant increasing transmissibility and transmission speed, mandatory diagnostic testing is being conducted for workplaces employing foreigners, including both domestic and foreign workers, and fishing vessels before departure. Academies, private institutes, and indoor sports facilities are recommended to undergo diagnostic testing.

Additionally, to facilitate rapid testing at workplaces employing a large number of foreigners who must move simultaneously within the jurisdiction, a mobile temporary screening clinic will be operated to conduct COVID-19 diagnostic tests.

Other individuals eligible for diagnostic testing can receive free tests at the Muan County Health Center and the Namak temporary screening clinic, with results notified via text message.

Governor Kim San stated, “To prevent the unpredictable spread of COVID-19, which can occur anytime, anywhere, and in any way, we will proactively strengthen diagnostic testing to protect the health of our residents from infectious diseases.”

Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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