Hwang Gyo-an, the leader of the Future Integration Party, said he should actively consider proclaiming Daegu Gyeongbuk as a special disaster area in relation to the spread of Corona19.

Hwang said in a statement today (Day 23) that Daegu and Gyeongbuk, Qingdao areas are designated as 'special infectious disease management area' but are not enough.

Mr. Hwang said that the stage of infectious disease crisis should be upgraded from 'border' to 'severe', and that immediate measures should be taken immediately, and the government should consider easing the standard for free corona testing.

The spread of infections across the country has already become a reality, he said, and large gatherings and events could exacerbate the spread of infections.

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