Chinese embassy in South Korea reminds citizens to strengthen self-protection during the outbreak

China Overseas Press, February 24th. According to the WeChat public account of the Chinese embassy in South Korea, the Korean government recently raised the early warning of the new crown pneumonia epidemic to "severe" and classified Daegu and Gyeongsangbuk-do regions as "special control" Area". The South Korean government will further strengthen its response, taking measures such as order closure of schools and bans on assemblies as appropriate.

In view of the above, the Chinese Embassy in South Korea once again reminded the majority of Chinese citizens in South Korea to raise awareness of prevention, strengthen self-protection, and reduce the risk of infection.

First, pay attention to daily protection and avoid going to crowded areas and special control areas designated by the Korean side. Wear masks, wash your hands, disinfect, and ventilate frequently. When coughing and sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with a tissue or elbow flexion.

2. If there are suspected symptoms such as fever, you should avoid going out or contacting others. You should call the Korean Disease Management Headquarters at 1339 (available in Chinese) for medical examination and treatment, and actively cooperate with the authorities to investigate the illness or contact history.

Third, it is recommended that all overseas Chinese groups suspend large-scale activities such as gatherings and dinners to avoid clustering. Minimize face-to-face contact, and use telephone, internet and other means of communication.

4. Scientific response, proactive prevention, and avoid panic, pay attention to what you say, do not believe or spread rumors, and pay attention to the relevant reminders issued by the Korean Disease Management Headquarters and the Chinese Embassy and Consulate in South Korea.

Korea Disease Management Office Tel: 1339

Consular Protection and Assistance to the Embassy in South Korea: 02-755-0572

Consular Protection and Assistance at the Consulate General in Busan: 010-8519-8748

Consular Protection and Assistance at the Consulate General in Gwangju Tel: 062-361-8880

Consular Protection and Assistance at the Consulate General in Jeju: 064-722-8802

Emergency Call Center for Global Consular Protection and Services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: + 86-10-12308