One Day Before Lunar New Year Holiday, Airports 'Crowded' Health Centers 'Quiet'

On the 28th, a day before the Lunar New Year holiday, despite fears of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the government's request to refrain from returning to hometowns, the domestic terminal at Gimpo Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is crowded with passengers. On the same day, the Gangseo-gu Public Health Center's screening clinic appears quieter than usual. Health authorities are deeply concerned that Omicron may spread further during the Lunar New Year holiday. Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum stated in a public address on special COVID-19 measures on the 24th, "I earnestly ask everyone to refrain from visiting their hometowns this Lunar New Year for the safety and health of all."

On the 28th, one day before the Lunar New Year holiday, despite fears of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the government's request to refrain from returning to hometowns, the domestic terminal at Gimpo Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, was crowded with passengers. On the same day, the screening clinic at the Gangseo-gu Public Health Center appeared quieter than usual. Health authorities are deeply concerned that Omicron may spread further during the Lunar New Year holiday. Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said in a public address on special COVID-19 measures on the 24th, "I earnestly ask everyone to refrain from visiting their hometowns this Lunar New Year for the safety and health of all." Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

On the 28th, one day before the Lunar New Year holiday, despite fears of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the government's request to refrain from returning home, the domestic terminal at Gimpo Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is crowded with passengers. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 28th, one day before the Lunar New Year holiday, people are lining up for testing at the COVID-19 screening clinic at Gangseo-gu Public Health Center in Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 28th, one day before the Lunar New Year holiday, people are lining up for COVID-19 testing at the screening clinic of Gangseo-gu Public Health Center in Seoul. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 28th, one day before the Lunar New Year holiday, a notice about holiday operating hours was installed at the COVID-19 screening clinic at Gangseo-gu Public Health Center in Seoul. Photo by Mo Honam munonam@

On the 28th, one day before the Lunar New Year holiday, despite fears of the COVID-19 Omicron variant and the government's request to refrain from returning to hometowns, the domestic terminal at Gimpo Airport in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, was crowded with passengers. On the same day, the screening clinic at the Gangseo-gu Public Health Center appeared quieter than usual. Health authorities are deeply concerned that Omicron may spread further during the Lunar New Year holiday. Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said in a public address on special COVID-19 measures on the 24th, "I earnestly ask everyone to refrain from visiting their hometowns this Lunar New Year for the safety and health of all." Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

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