New Semester School Quarantine in Gyeongnam Changes 'Like This'

Gyeongnam Office of Education Operates Special Support Period for School Quarantine

Changes Include Relaxation of Fever Checks and Indoor Mask Wearing

"According to the changed quarantine system for the new semester, schools must prioritize the health of students."

Park Jong-hoon, Superintendent of Gyeongnam Office of Education, ordered schools to focus on quarantine measures for student health as the 2023 academic year begins.

Accordingly, the Gyeongnam Office of Education announced on the 28th that it will operate a special school quarantine support period from March 2 to 16.

During this period, regular disinfection, intensive education on expected guidelines, and school-specific quarantine systems will be inspected and supplemented, and field opinions will be collected.

Earlier, the provincial Office of Education explained that it had guided each school on the adjusted school quarantine system and took measures to ensure smooth operation.

Gyeongnam Office of Education.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

According to the revised quarantine guidelines, fever checks for all students and staff upon school entry will be abolished.

Schools may conduct tests autonomously if necessary, considering the infection situation.

The self-diagnosis app is recommended for participation if there are symptoms or infection risk factors.

The indoor mask-wearing mandate is lifted, but masks must be worn when using group buses related to commuting, academy attendance, events, or experiential activities.

Mask-wearing is recommended during activities that generate many droplets, such as choir classes, cheering shouts, or conversations in classrooms and auditoriums, and when singing the school song or national anthem at indoor entrance ceremonies.

Basic quarantine measures such as routine disinfection and ventilation will be strictly maintained.

Frequently touched places like doorknobs and desks will be disinfected at least once daily, and ventilation will be conducted at least three times a day for more than 10 minutes each time.

The obligation to install partitions in the cafeteria is removed, but meal guidance will be strengthened.

A temporary observation room for symptomatic individuals will be operated, and in case of confirmed cases, rapid antigen tests will be guided for high-risk patients with underlying diseases or symptomatic individuals.

Superintendent Park said, "We will do our best to create a safe educational environment by complying with quarantine guidelines and supporting budgets for quarantine personnel and supplies."

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