Yongin City Conducts Disinfection of 829 Senior Centers

[Suwon Ilbo=Park Nohoon Reporter] Yongin City announced on the 18th that it will conduct disinfection of senior centers and conduct focused inspections of quarantine management implementation measures through the 29th to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The disinfection and inspection are being conducted to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection among elderly users of senior centers and to ensure the continuous activation of senior center operations. The project will be implemented at 829 senior centers, excluding closed facilities or those undergoing internal construction out of 859 senior centers in the city.

In particular, the Korean Senior Citizens Association's Cheoinin, Giheung, and Suji District branches will participate in the inspections to remind elderly users of usage guidelines and check on their wellbeing.

A city official stated, "We will continue to ensure senior centers operate smoothly through thorough quarantine management," and added, "We ask that you follow quarantine guidelines such as wearing masks and refraining from eating."

Meanwhile, senior centers are currently operating at no more than 50% of each center's capacity from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., and individuals can use them after 14 days have passed since their second dose of vaccination.