Mokpo Daily Confirmed Cases Surpass 70... COVID-19 Diagnostic Test Administrative Order Issued

Mandatory Weekly Diagnostic Testing Regardless of Vaccination Status for All Diagnostic Test Subjects

Mokpo City, where the daily number of COVID-19 confirmed cases has surpassed 70. Photo by Mokpo City

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Jeong Seunghyun] Mokpo City in Jeonnam announced on the 11th that it has issued an administrative order to strengthen diagnostic testing at vulnerable quarantine facilities as the daily number of COVID-19 confirmed cases surpassed 70.

According to the administrative order, foreign-employed workplaces, nearshore licensed fishing vessels with foreign crew members on board, operators and workers of nursing hospitals and psychiatric hospital facilities, bathhouse businesses, entertainment facilities, and other previously designated vulnerable quarantine facility workers must undergo testing once a week regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.

This administrative order also newly includes infant care facilities such as daycare centers and kindergartens, and temporary closures of senior citizen centers will continue to be maintained.

Additionally, the city plans to promote a ‘Pause for a Moment’ campaign with self-governing organizations and related groups until the 29th to raise awareness of the risks of Omicron and to urge strong social distancing measures such as refraining from movement and gatherings.

It emphasized, “Please refrain from unnecessary gatherings and visits to other regions, and if you have visited other regions or experience mild symptoms such as coughing or sore throat, be sure to get tested and receive vaccination or booster shots.”

Meanwhile, as of 5 p.m. on the 11th, Mokpo reported 70 confirmed cases and has entered a phase of strengthened quarantine measures across all areas.

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