"Limitations of Administrative Power, Participation of All Citizens Needed" ... Byeon Gwang-yong, Mayor of Geoje, Issues Appeal Statement

Mayor Byeon Gwang-yong of Geoje City, Gyeongnam is delivering an appeal. [Image source=Geoje City]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Byeon Gwang-yong, mayor of Geoje City, Gyeongnam, urged citizens to participate in quarantine policies to block the 4th wave of COVID-19 through an appeal on the 17th.

The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases in the city showed a relatively stable trend with 32 cases in April, 20 in May, and 14 in June, but due to the nationwide 4th wave, the cases have sharply increased to 125 in July and 90 from August 1 to 16.

The main infection routes are infections among family and acquaintances, accounting for 60% of the total cases.

Small-scale group infections frequently occur mainly in academies (study rooms), schools, restaurants, workplaces, and hospitals, creating a dangerous situation where it can spread to a large-scale community infection at any time.

Mayor Byeon said, "The Delta variant virus has a high transmission power, making the infection situation in the community very critical, and there are limits to overcoming this with administrative power alone," adding, "I hope citizens refrain from gatherings and movement by staying at home with their families and strictly follow personal quarantine rules."

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