Gwangju Buk-gu Implements Comprehensive Measures for Residents' Life Stability During Lunar New Year Period

Promotion of 10 Tasks in 2 Areas Including COVID-19 Spread Prevention Activities Until the 2nd of Next Month

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Buk-gu, Gwangju City announced on the 12th that it will implement a ‘Comprehensive Measures for Resident Life Stability’ consisting of 10 tasks in 2 areas during the Lunar New Year holiday period.

First, until the 2nd of next month, a special quarantine week will be designated, during which activities to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will be carried out, including checking compliance with quarantine rules at large stores, traditional markets, and cultural and sports facilities.

In addition, the Disaster Safety Countermeasures Headquarters will be activated to actively respond to safety accidents and disasters.

The COVID-19 Comprehensive Situation Room and screening clinics will operate normally, and six on-duty medical institutions and pharmacies will be designated to minimize medical service gaps.

A traffic safety task force will operate to provide transportation convenience to homebound travelers and visitors to ancestral graves during the holiday period, and to guide smooth traffic flow around the National May 18th Democratic Cemetery and Yeongnak Park on the holiday itself.

Efforts will be made to create a pleasant urban landscape and living environment through large-scale cleaning, street-side waste removal, and household garbage collection.

Director Moon said, “We will actively respond to COVID-19 prevention and quarantine so that all residents visiting Buk-gu can have a safe holiday.”

Meanwhile, Buk-gu plans to operate a comprehensive situation room staffed by about 240 employees to resolve any resident inconveniences that may occur during the holiday.

Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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