On the 15th, a public bath in Seoul is busy. Recently, as a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) group infection continued in public bathhouses, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters came up with related measures. News 1
Recently, as the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) group infection continues to end in public bathhouses, the quarantine authorities decided to conduct a full corona19 test on bathhouse workers starting tomorrow. In addition, the electronic access list (QR check-in) is mandatory when entering, and moon bathing (monthly bathing pass) is also prohibited. Countermeasures were taken, such as cleaning up the floor in the bathhouse and prohibiting private conversations in the changing rooms and baths.
In a regular briefing held on the 21st, the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced that “we will implement’special quarantine measures for the bathing area’ as infected people continue to occur in the bathing area.” In order to prevent the spread of infection in the bathhouse industry, the government jointly inspected 135 public hygiene establishments, including 53 bathhouse businesses, to prevent the spread of infection in the bathhouse industry. Emergency on-site inspection. As a result, 6 fines, 300 on-site corrections, and 310 recommendations for improvement were imposed, but group infections are still continuing.
According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 0 o’clock on the 21st, the number of corona19 patients related to a public bath in Jinju, Gyeongnam increased by 5, so far at least 204 have been confirmed. In addition, there were 66 cumulative patients related to bathhouses in Buk-gu, Ulsan, 7 patients related to bathhouses in Geoje, and 54 confirmed cases of group infection from saunas in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do.
On the 16th, an electronic access list and a handwritten access list are placed in a public bath in Seoul on the 16th, when the use of the electronic access list for the bathhouse business became mandatory. From the 15th, instead of allowing the use of sauna, steam room, and steam facilities in the public bath again, the operation time was limited to 10pm, and the use of electronic access lists was also made mandatory. News 1
Therefore, from the 22nd, the quarantine authorities decided to conduct a full inspection (PCR) of all employees, including three shrines, barbers, kiosks, and management clerks working in baths nationwide. In areas with a large number of confirmed cases, regular corona 19 tests are also conducted on a biweekly basis.
The use of common items and containers as usual is also prohibited. The existing measures to ban food intake will also be maintained. Bathhouse users are required to fill out an electronic access list (QR check-in) when entering and exiting, and to check fever. Both users and workers should not have private conversations in the bathroom as well as in the changing room, and the usage time is recommended within 1 hour to prevent infection caused by long-term use.
The bathhouse facility manager should post on the information board the quarantine regulations that users must follow, such as the available size according to the area, and prohibit new issuance of a monthly bathhouse use ticket called “moon bath”. Sohn Young-rae, head of the Social Strategy Division, Central Accident Control Headquarters, stressed, “If you have a fever, chills, or cold aches, please do not use the bath and receive an examination.” The quarantine authorities plan to finalize the inspection of special sites, such as the bathhouse business, which started on the 17th, by the 26th, and take strict measures in accordance with relevant laws and regulations if any violations are detected.
Controversy about the effectiveness of “Must make waterproof masks in bathrooms” in Jinju City
Local governments are also reinforcing measures to quarantine bathhouses. Jinju City, Gyeongsangnam-do, announced a comprehensive plan to prevent the spread of Corona 19 infection in the bathhouse industry on the 19th, and made it mandatory for workers and users to wear waterproof masks in the bathhouse and general masks in the changing room, and from the 27th, sweating rooms, sleeping rooms, casual clothes, TV use, etc. .
Regarding the effectiveness of the waterproof mask, Sohn Young-rae, head of the social strategy group, said, “It is completely close like a mask, so it is not possible to completely prevent saliva from splashing, but there is controversy among experts as it can go back and forth, left and right, and there is a controversy among experts.” “It is the most desirable way to minimize the conversation.”
On the morning of the 15th, when the weather was clear, rape blossoms are in full bloom at Seowoobong, Hamdeok-ri, Jeju-si, and tourists are enjoying the spring mood. Jeju Island has announced that it will intensively inspect areas that are expected to attract tourists from March to April to prevent the spread of Corona 19. News 1
As the number of visitors increases in spring, quarantine management of tourist attractions, multi-use facilities, and tourist facilities will be strengthened. Gangwon-do decided to operate flexibly by applying the quarantine guidelines for social distancing at 55 tourist destinations and 4 spring flower festival sites. According to the distance standards, it can be operated under normal operation in the first stage, limited to less than 100 people in the second stage, and limited to less than 50 people in the 2.5 stage.
From the 25th to the 12th of the following month, Gangwon-do will check the quarantine status of a total of 39116 places including tourist attractions, lodging facilities, rest areas, and chartered buses, and operators and users will be able to manage quarantine based on autonomy and responsibility. I decided to promote it.
Jeju Island will focus on whether to observe individual quarantine rules, such as prohibiting private gatherings with more than 5 people, wearing masks, and keeping distances at major tourist sites such as spring flower blooming areas. In particular, during the spring outing in March-April, the operation of landscape facilities such as night lights excluding streets (security lights) is suspended, and illegal street vendors business activities are prohibited. In addition, areas where tourists are expected to flock, such as spring flower spots along major roads, will be inspected intensively.
Incheon city also decided to check the amusement facilities and parks in the hall for the spring cherry blossom viewing on April 4-19.
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