Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Defense Countermeasure Headquarters, said at a regular online briefing today (9th) that "there is no significant increase in patients due to the Chuseok holiday."
Headquarters Chung said, “The number of new confirmed cases is decreasing, and the reproductive index of infection is still below 1, around 0.87,” he said, saying, “This is the result of many people actively practicing social distancing.
However, he asked for the strict adherence to the quarantine rules, saying, "The aftermath of infection caused by contact during holidays and the risk factors such as the Hangeul Day holiday are continuing."
Specifically, he said, "All religious activities during this holiday season will be conducted non-face-to-face, and please refrain from holding or attending large-scale gatherings or small groups."
He also added, "As the autumn weather is clearing, hiking and outdoor activities are increasing," he added. "It is better to refrain from group hiking and minimize the number of companions to families."
On the other hand, headquarter Jung said, "The epidemic of other infectious diseases such as hand, foot and mouth disease and conjunctivitis has decreased significantly since the corona 19 epidemic to the extent that it is called the'corona paradox'." We need to monitor more.”