Jeju Island Strengthens Quarantine Measures for Athletes Amid Group Infection in Training Camp

Published 26 Jan.2022 10:09(KST)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Chang-won] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 26th that 27 cases of group infections occurred among the teams training in Jeju on the 25th, and they are strengthening on-site quarantine inspections and requesting thorough cooperation in quarantine management.

As the COVID-19 pandemic prolonged, making overseas visits difficult, the number of teams conducting training camps in Jeju has been steadily increasing.

Since last year, Jeju Province has mandated that all players and training staff of training teams wishing to use public sports facilities must undergo a COVID-19 diagnostic test at a medical institution under the jurisdiction of their residence within 48 hours before entering the island.

Accordingly, training teams must submit proof of a negative test result (negative test certificate, negative test text message, doctor's note, etc.) and a pledge to comply with quarantine guidelines, and obtain approval from the administrative city and the sports council before entering the island.

However, recently, many group teams using individual and private (including school) sports facilities, which are not subject to training approval, have been entering the island, making management of this situation urgently necessary.

Jeju Province recently informed each administrative city, sports council, and training teams via official letters and SNS about key quarantine rules that training teams must observe during their stay in Jeju, including ▲pre-PCR testing ▲minimizing use of multi-use facilities such as restaurants ▲prompt reporting in case of confirmed cases ▲strengthened guidance and inspections.

They also plan to strengthen on-site quarantine inspections and monitoring of related sports organizations and training teams.

If quarantine rules are violated, fines or legal actions will be imposed according to Articles 80 and 83 of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.

Ko Chun-hwa, Director of the Culture, Sports, and External Cooperation Bureau of Jeju Province, said, “We plan to continuously conduct on-site monitoring and guidance not only for training teams using public sports facilities but also for those using individual and private sports facilities through cooperation with related institutions such as the education office.”

She added, “We will further strengthen the quarantine responsibility of training teams and make every effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”