Gangjin-gun Launches Campaign to Support COVID-19 Prevention Efforts

Promotion of Year-End and New Year Travel and Gathering Restrictions with Participation from Related Organizations, Groups, and Residents

On the 13th, at Gangjin Bus Passenger Terminal, more than 90 people from related organizations and groups participated in a campaign to support COVID-19 prevention measures. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Gangjin＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su] Gangjin County, Jeonnam, conducted a campaign to prevent the spread of COVID-19 at the Gangjin Bus Passenger Terminal on the 13th.

According to the county on the 15th, about 90 people participated in this campaign, including County Governor Lee Seung-ok, Gangjin Police Station, Gangjin Fire Station, Crime Prevention Association, Barugesalgi Council, Saemaul Association, and Model Drivers Association, carrying out a public-private joint effort.

Following the phased return to normal life policy implemented since last month, quarantine measures have been relaxed, and with a sense of liberation from social distancing, daily life has rapidly returned to pre-COVID-19 levels, with increased movement and gatherings, leading to a sharp rise in COVID-19 confirmed cases.

Recently, more than 7,000 confirmed cases have been occurring nationwide daily, and in Jeonnam, about 70 cases per day are being reported, maintaining a serious situation.

In particular, Gangjin County has been a clean area with relatively fewer confirmed cases compared to other cities and counties due to the active compliance of residents with quarantine rules. However, with the kimchi-making season, sporadic cases have occurred due to hometown visits by children and relatives living in other regions and contact with outsiders.

Accordingly, the county promoted a quarantine campaign under the slogan "We must stop the spread of COVID-19 here," focusing on refraining from travel and gatherings during the year-end and New Year holidays, mandatory vaccination, wearing masks anytime and anywhere, and getting tested regardless of symptoms after visiting other regions.

Park Jeong-sik, Director of the Safety, Disaster, and Transportation Division, said, "Since the Omicron variant, which is several times more contagious than the Delta variant, is spreading worldwide, it is very important for all of us to comply with basic quarantine rules for our health," and urged, "Please do not let your guard down and thoroughly follow personal hygiene management and quarantine rules."

Gangjin=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-su kys86120@asiae.co.kr

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