Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun today (13th) said, "a warning light is lit in quarantine" in response to concerns about the re-proliferation of Corona 19, such as the number of corona 19 confirmed cases recording three digits for 5 consecutive days from the 8th.
Prime Minister Chung said at the Corona 19 Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting held at the Seoul Government Complex today, "If the current increase continues, we may have to seriously consider raising the distance."
Prime Minister Jung emphasized, "In Cheonan, Asan, Wonju, and Suncheon, we have already upgraded our distance to 1.5 levels under our own judgment," and emphasized, "We must keep in mind that this is a dangerous situation where we should not be vigilant or let go of tension." I did.
He added, “From now on, we must take preemptive quarantine based on our expanded medical resources, epidemiological investigations, and diagnostic test capabilities,” and ordered bold and precise quarantine such as intensive management of vulnerable facilities such as nursing hospitals, and special quarantine periods during the SAT and New Year's holidays.
In addition, as the new infectious disease prevention method has ended and it is mandatory to wear a mask from today, he was asked to make wearing a mask a daily life with the mindset of'from me'.
Prime Minister Chung said, "We are doing all the necessary measures to secure a sufficient amount of vaccine in a timely manner" regarding the situation where the demand for obtaining a vaccine is increasing as the vaccine being developed by the US pharmaceutical company Pfizer and German Bioentech obtain positive results in clinical trials. Delivered.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Jung said, “The organization in charge of the assembly has promised to comply with the quarantine regulations, but it is enough to be the start of the large-scale spread of Corona 19 in relation to the planning of large-scale assembly in major regions such as Seoul and Busan on the 14th. "I pointed out.
In addition, he asked, "The organization considers the life and safety of the people first, and asks you to reconsider the assembly even now."
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