COVID-19 Support for Foreign Residents at a Glance!
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During this time when the severity of preventive measures can be relaxed due to COVID-19 vaccinations, the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) will push forward with reinforced preventive measures for foreign residents in environments that are vulnerable to group infections.
First, the SMG will promote the concentrated control of preventive measures in three districts (Guro-gu, Geumcheon-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu) with high populations of foreign residents. Examinations will be implemented for facilities with concentrated foreigner population, and operations of temporary screening clinics will be extended.
(Reference) Enforcement of Extended Operations of Temporary Screening Clinics in Foreigner-Dense Areas
District | Location | Hours of Operation | Remarks | ||
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Days | Original Schedule | Changed Schedule | |||
Guro-gu | Guro Station | Weekdays | 9 AM–5 PM | (Mon.–Wed.) 9 AM–5 PM (Thu.) 9 AM–9 PM (Fri.) 9 AM–9 PM |
Extended operations Mar. 4-5 (Thu, Fri.), Mar. 11-12 (Thu, Fri.) Additional operations ※ Closed during disinfection |
Sat. | 9 AM–1 PM | 9 AM–1 PM | |||
Sun. | Closed | 9 AM–1 PM | |||
Geumcheon-gu | Within Pilseung Apartment | Weekdays | 10 AM–5 PM | (Mon.–Wed.) 10 AM–5 PM (Thu.) 10 AM–9 PM (Fri.) 10 AM–9 PM |
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Sat. | 10 AM–3 PM | 10 AM–3 PM | |||
Sun. | Closed | 9 AM–1 PM | |||
Yeongdeungpo-gu | Dorim-dong Badminton Courts | Weekdays | 9 AM–5 PM | (Mon.–Wed.) 9 AM–5 PM (Thu.) 9 AM–9 PM (Fri.) 9 AM–9 PM |
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Sat. | 9 AM–1 PM | 9 AM–1 PM | |||
Sun. | Closed | 9 AM–1 PM |
Businesses that employ high numbers of foreign workers will receive on-site visits for instructions regarding tests and examinations of observance of preventive measures. More than 3,000 businesses of four industries (manufacturing, construction, lodging, massage) will receive visits by Seoul-based departments and affiliated centers for foreign workers (six centers) to encourage safe and free testing for workers.
Furthermore, a support system will be established with autonomous districts to publicize testing for 240,000 foreigners residing in Seoul. Support details for foreign residents will be provided before and after testing in addition to information provided in different languages (via text message, mail, etc.) for safe testing of all individuals.