Gov't to implement virus preventive measures in crammed immigration detention centers Posted : 2021-01-11 16:25 By Lee Hyo-jin The government will implement COVID-19 preventive measures at immigration detention processing centers nationwide where foreign nationals facing deportation are held, according to the health authorities and the Ministry of Justice. The Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters announced, Monday, a set of measures drawn up by the ministry for effective control and prevention of the spread of the coronavirus in the densely packed facilities. In order to resolve overcrowding issues, the ministry will speed up the deportation procedure for people detained in them in cooperation with the relevant governmental bodies.