Gwangju City, Reorganizes Quarantine and Medical System Focused on High-Risk Confirmed Cases

Mandatory PCR Test Within 3 Days for Confirmed Patients' Cohabitants... Rapid Antigen Test on Day 7

Temporary Suspension of 'Vaccine Pass' for Restaurants and Cafes... Private Gatherings Limit of 6 People Maintained

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 28th that, in accordance with the government's policy, starting from the 1st of next month, it will strengthen individual autonomous quarantine responsibilities in the COVID-19 quarantine and medical system and shift the focus to high-risk group confirmed cases.

Co-residing family members of confirmed cases will be reorganized into a passive monitoring system regardless of vaccination status.

When a confirmed case occurs within the family, co-residing family members must undergo a mandatory PCR test once within 3 days and take a rapid antigen test once more on the 7th day.

The 'Quarantine Pass System' will be temporarily suspended when visiting restaurants, cafes, and other places.

All citizens will be able to enter all facilities such as restaurants and cafes without a vaccination certificate or a negative PCR test certificate. However, private gatherings are still limited to up to 6 people as before.

Additionally, the issuance of COVID-19 negative test certificates by public health centers will be suspended.

Those who need a negative test opinion certificate for personal use can obtain it from private medical institutions by paying the out-of-pocket fee.

Mayor Lee Yong-seop of Gwangju said, "The COVID-19 situation is reaching its final peak," and added, "Please understand the position of the government and local governments that have no choice but to strengthen autonomous responsibility quarantine even in the serious situation of a rapid increase in confirmed cases."

He continued, "We ask all citizens to strictly follow quarantine rules in daily life, such as completing the third vaccination, wearing health masks, and minimizing face-to-face contact."

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