Jeonnam Province Requests COVID-19 Testing Before Returning to Daily Life After Visiting Other Regions

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province strongly recommends that people get free COVID-19 diagnostic tests when visiting other regions.

This is due to concerns about the spread of infection at summer resorts such as beaches and camping sites, as well as infections in daily life after the vacation period.

Recently, the fourth wave has continued for over a month, and the COVID-19 situation has become more severe with the Delta variant spreading rapidly in clusters. In particular, one person's negligence in quarantine can lead to cluster infections.

In fact, the average daily confirmed cases in the Jeonnam area have surged during the vacation season, from 6.1 on June 6 to 12.6 in July and 19 in August.

Accordingly, the province is expanding temporary screening clinics in cities and counties expected to have many summer vacation tourists, allowing anyone to get diagnostic tests anytime.

Additionally, to block the spread of infection, the province is making all-out efforts by conducting special quarantine inspections at major tourist sites in organic cooperation with cities, counties, and the police.

Kang Young-gu, Director of Health and Welfare at Jeonnam Province, said, “Please refrain from visiting other regions or going out during the vacation period as much as possible, and if you visit other regions or come into contact with outsiders, be sure to visit screening clinics for free testing. We also hope you actively participate in vaccination according to the vaccination schedule.”

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