The quarantine authorities explained that the effect of phasing away from the threshold of a recurrence has been shown to the current situation in which the domestic outbreak of Corona 19 is on a decline.
Joon-wook Kwon, deputy head of the Central Defense Countermeasures Headquarters, said at a regular briefing on the afternoon of the 22nd, "the situation in Korea (corona 19 new infection) continues to decline."
The number of new corona19 daily confirmed cases has dropped to double digits for three consecutive days as of this day.
Deputy General Manager Kwon said, "It is difficult to find a case in other countries that suppresses the corona19 epidemic through step-by-step distance and voluntary (public) participation rather than complete social blockade at the threshold of a recurrent pandemic."
"If we always neglect the management of the fashion, it can spread again, but it is definitely different from the situation in Europe where we have to choose a blockade again," he said. "I see the solidarity, cooperation, and greatness shown by the Korean people who practiced distancing." I emphasized it.
He also expressed his gratitude that "(because it was possible to curb the recurrence of Corona 19) there was the sacrifice and patience of the self-employed, small business owners, and users who manage high-risk facilities and religious facilities, and love for their neighbors."
Regarding the recent report of a suspected case of reinfection after curing Corona 19 in Korea, Vice Head Kwon said, "To date, the genetic mutation itself does not affect the development of vaccines or treatments for Corona 19."
"Measures such as treatments, vaccines, masks, etc. are part of the distance that prevents or cuts off the passage of the coronavirus and plays an important role," he said. "Until effective and safe vaccines emerge, physical distance between people and people Direct radio wave blocking through the and mask is the most obvious alternative.”
He said, "After the development of the Corona 19 vaccine, it will end the corona 19 epidemic through a complete distance distance combined with artificial distance effect."
Regarding concerns that it may be difficult to distinguish symptoms from Corona 19 due to the increasing number of influenza (flu) patients, Kwon said, "Because it is difficult to distinguish the initial symptoms, it is important to get an examination at a nearby screening clinic as soon as possible when there are suspicious symptoms." .
He pointed out, "In fact, it is very difficult to distinguish between influenza and Corona 19 clinically," he said. "The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention only exemplifies loss or damage of taste or smell as one of the symptoms, but that alone is insufficient."
General Director Kwon said, "If you look at the fact that the influenza epidemic was very low in major countries in the southern hemisphere in the first half of the past, there is a possibility that it may not be higher than in previous years thanks to efforts such as distance from the northern hemisphere." Actually higher."
He added, "In addition to Corona 19, we are preparing a response guide for the simultaneous outbreak of several respiratory infectious diseases."
Deputy Head of Headquarters Kwon once again called on the reduction of migration as much as possible, regarding concerns about the spread of latent infections in local communities through mass migration during the Chuseok holiday.
He described Chuseok as "the test of quarantine management," and said, "If you visit your hometown or travel to a crowded vacation spot, it is a risk factor for the spread of Corona 19."
Deputy General Manager Kwon said, "While spending this holiday at home, reduce movement across the country and minimize contact with high-risk people such as elderly parents or relatives." After visiting this tomb, I asked for a short stay."