Gwangju City Issues Administrative Order for COVID Testing Compliance Among Entertainment Facility Workers

Testing at health centers and city halls until the 16th... Non-compliant confirmed cases face prosecution and claims for compensation

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] As COVID-19 spreads recently centered around entertainment bars in the Gwangju area, efforts have been made to find hidden confirmed cases and curb the spread.

The Gwangju Metropolitan City quarantine authorities announced on the 12th that they will issue an administrative order requiring entertainment facility workers to undergo COVID-19 diagnostic testing.

Workers related to entertainment bars, karaoke bars, singing rooms, and entertainment hostess introduction businesses must undergo mandatory diagnostic testing by the 16th.

Anonymous testing is available at health centers in the five autonomous districts or at the city hall screening clinics.

If a person fails to get tested within this period and is later confirmed positive, they will face criminal charges, fines, and even claims for compensation.