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As the number of patients around the world increased and the cases of definitive determination among foreigners continued, the government is conducting special quarantine for everyone from the United States starting today (27th) following Europe. The government is also considering ways to expand self-isolation for Southeast Asian immigrants.

This is reporter Deokhyun Kim.

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Foreigners departing from Seattle, USA and arriving at Incheon International Airport are guided by quarantine authorities to the temporary screening clinic.

As the number of confirmed people from the United States increased, special quarantine began for immigrants from the United States following Europe.

Of the 50 confirmed cases in Seoul, which are estimated to have been infected overseas in the past week, 25 of them were from the United States.

About 1,800 people arrived in the United States today, and people with suspected symptoms are diagnosed at the airport without any domestic or foreign nationals.

If it is positive, it goes to the hospital or life treatment center. If it is negative, it is self-isolation for 2 weeks.

Asymptomatic immigrants also need to self-isolate for 2 weeks and, if symptoms appear, undergo a diagnostic test.

Foreigners, such as travelers, for short-term stays can only enter the country if it is negative.

[Incheon Airport Quarantine Officer: In the quarantine phase, people who are not eligible or who have received a voice are self-contained. Even if you go to the community, it's 'don't stop'.]

In addition to Europe and the United States, the government is also considering ways to self-isolate immigrants from the Philippines and Thailand to Southeast Asia.

In addition, from the 30th, we plan to conduct a fever test on all airplane passengers entering Korea and limit boarding if the body temperature exceeds 37.5 ℃.

(Video coverage: Choi Woong Choi, Video editing: Hojin Kim)

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