Typhoon 'Hinnamnor' Approaching North... Seoul City to 'Shorten Operating Hours' at 25 Temporary Screening Clinics on 5th-6th

On the 27th, when the number of new COVID-19 cases surpassed 100,000 for the first time in 99 days, citizens waiting to get tested at a temporary screening clinic set up at Seoul Station Plaza. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced that it will shorten the operating hours of 25 temporary screening clinics from the 5th to the 6th due to the northward approach of Typhoon No. 11, ‘Hinnamnor’.

Typhoon Hinnamnor is expected to bring strong winds of 40 to 60 m/s, accompanied by thunder and lightning, along with heavy rainfall, raising concerns about significant damage.

Accordingly, the city decided to shorten the operating hours of the temporary screening clinics, one in each of the 25 autonomous districts, by 3 hours on the 5th (from 1 PM to 6 PM), and to suspend operations entirely on the 6th, when the typhoon’s impact is expected to be greatest.

Park Yumi, Director of the Citizen Health Bureau, said, “As the power of Typhoon ‘Hinnamnor’ is forecasted to be very strong, we have reluctantly shortened the operating hours to ensure the safety of citizens and medical staff.” She added, “Those who need PCR testing during the shortened operation period are asked to check the Seoul city website and use public health centers or private medical institutions despite the inconvenience.”

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