Jeju Police Continue Strict Investigation on Violations of COVID-19 Infectious Disease Control Act

Published 12 Apr.2022 14:48(KST)

[Jeju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Jeongpil] The Jeju Police Agency is actively responding and conducting strict investigations against those violating the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, which continue to occur amid the relaxed social atmosphere following the recent decrease in confirmed COVID-19 cases and easing of social distancing measures.

Jeju Police announced on the 12th that since January 1, 2020, they have investigated a total of 108 cases involving 160 people for violations related to COVID-19 under the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, referring 105 people to the prosecution (7 cases were not prosecuted), and are continuing investigations on the remaining 48 individuals.

The types of violations include 57 cases of quarantine violations, 50 cases of violations of gathering bans (restrictions), and 1 case of obstruction of epidemiological investigations.

In particular, with the easing of social distancing and the suspension of mandatory quarantine passes and entry logs at restaurants and cafes, cases of violations of gathering restrictions at entertainment establishments are on the rise.

While there were a total of 20 cases of gathering restriction violations last year, 17 cases have already occurred by March of this year.

Chief Go Gi-cheol stated, “Although discussions are underway to reorganize the overall quarantine system including social distancing due to the recent decline in COVID-19 spread, the number of confirmed cases remains at a high level, posing a risk of infection. Therefore, we will strictly respond to violations with a consistent principle-based approach.”

He added, “We ask residents to comply with quarantine rules for the rapid recovery of daily life in the local community.”