In Hongcheon, Gangwon-do, 5 out of 6 family members were diagnosed with Corona 19, leaving their young children alone, causing an emergency in caring.
According to the provincial health authorities and the Office of Education, today (21st) in Hongcheon, the father and the eldest daughter of a middle school student out of six family members were tested positive for Corona 19.
On the 16th, a mother and two elementary school children were confirmed.
For six days, three parents and three children were infected with Corona 19, leaving only the youngest member A (7), a freshman in elementary school.
When all the other family members were hospitalized and no one to care for Army A was available, the local government and the education authorities took an emergency to prepare a plan.
Army A is also in close contact and must continue self-isolation until the 26th.
Relatives also gathered together on the 9th to 11th, so they cannot take care of A.
There are discussions about how the father of Army A wears quarantine uniforms and masks and cares for the youngest at home, and how the local government or school staff take care of them, but we have not been able to find a sharp number.
An official from the Gangwon-do Office of Education said, "Because even one student should receive safe care and education, the local government, the school, and the Office of Education are looking for a way."
On the other hand, since the eldest daughter was diagnosed during self-isolation, no measures were taken, such as full-scale examination or transfer to remote classes at the middle school.
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