Suwon Issues Emergency Administrative Order for Self-Reporting and Diagnostic Testing Among Sarang Jeil Church and Gwanghwamun Rally Attendees

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Suwon City has issued an emergency administrative order for self-reporting and diagnostic testing among those related to Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul, and attendees of the August 15 Gwanghwamun rally.

Mayor Yeom Tae-young issued an administrative order on August 21 titled "Self-Reporting and Diagnostic Testing Administrative Order for Those Related to Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul and the August 15 Gwanghwamun Rally to Block the Spread of COVID-19," and ordered self-reporting and diagnostic testing.

The subjects of the order include Suwon residents who attended services, small group meetings, retreats, campaigns, or other related gatherings, events, or business activities at Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu, Seoul between August 7-13, and Suwon residents who attended or simply visited the rally in the Gwanghwamun and Gyeongbokgung Palace area on August 15.

The subjects must immediately self-report by telephone and undergo diagnostic testing at a health center or screening clinic by August 26 at 6 p.m. Confirmed cases must also cooperate with epidemiological investigations.

The city issued this administrative order based on Articles 18, 46, 79, and 81 of the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act."

Those who violate the order may face imprisonment of up to two years or a fine of up to 20 million won under Article 79 of the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Management Act," and if infection spreads due to the violation, cost recovery claims including all quarantine expenses may be imposed.