Chairman Kim Daehyun: "We ask for active cooperation with government and Muan-gun quarantine measures"

Published 13 Dec.2021 16:25(KST)

COVID-19 Public Appeal Announcement... Urging Additional Vaccine Doses

Chairman Kim Dae-hyun of the Muan County Council issued an appeal to the public as the spread of COVID-19 continues in the region. Photo by Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] On the 13th, Kim Dae-hyun, chairman of the Muan County Council in Jeollanam-do, issued an appeal to the public and urged participation in vaccination as the spread of COVID-19 continues in the region.

In the appeal, Chairman Kim explained the current situation, stating, “Since Muan County entered the phase of gradual daily recovery, 132 confirmed cases have occurred so far, and the spread is ongoing. The pattern is also very serious as infections are occurring simultaneously in all aspects of daily life.”

He continued, “The gradual daily recovery was not implemented because the threat of COVID-19 disappeared, but as an inevitable measure to reduce daily inconveniences and the pain of the livelihood economy. We must return to the basics of quarantine, reflect on whether there have been any lax or negligent points, and re-examine the quarantine system.”

In particular, he emphasized, “Recently, breakthrough infections have rapidly increased, and the Omicron variant virus has also spread to neighboring areas. All members of the local community must work together to accelerate the vaccination speed.”

Furthermore, he repeatedly urged, “As the year-end and New Year approach, vigilance regarding quarantine may loosen. Please cancel or refrain as much as possible from various gatherings such as village winter events and year-end parties.”

Chairman Kim Dae-hyun said, “If the current spread continues, a situation where we have no choice but to return to high-intensity social distancing will arise. Please do not let your guard down and continue to actively cooperate with the government and Muan County’s quarantine measures.”

Meanwhile, since the gradual daily recovery began on the 1st of last month, 54 new confirmed cases were reported in the Muan area last month, and as of December 12, 78 confirmed cases have occurred, showing a rapid increase in COVID-19 patients.