Muju-gun Introduces Electronic Questionnaire for COVID-19 Testing

[Muju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho] Muju County announced on the 5th that it will introduce and operate a QR code electronic questionnaire to reduce the waiting time for COVID-19 screening test takers and lower the risk of infection from on-site contact.

Previously, test takers visited the screening clinic and filled out a paper questionnaire by hand, but with the introduction of the QR code, it is now possible to complete the electronic questionnaire before visiting the screening clinic.

Muju County has posted promotional materials on the outer wall of the screening clinic, providing access to the QR code or URL and instructions on how to complete the electronic questionnaire, and plans to notify the public through a popup banner on the county website as well.

To complete the electronic questionnaire, access the QR code or URL, click on "Complete Electronic Questionnaire," fill out the two-page test history, and then click "Submit."

When visiting the screening clinic for testing, it is essential to bring an ID card.

Hong Chanpyo, director of the County Health Medical Center, said, "We expect to eliminate issues such as errors that can occur during manual completion, delays in sending test results in the morning, increased waiting times, and concerns about cross-infection among test takers." He added, "However, handwritten questionnaires will still be available for elderly and disabled individuals who do not have smartphones or have difficulty using QR codes."

Meanwhile, an average of about 100 people visit the screening clinic daily for COVID-19 testing in Muju County, and as of October 4, a total of 16,828 people have been tested. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases is 44.

Muju=Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hanho stonepeak@asiae.co.kr

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