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The number of additional confirmed cases of Corona has now exceeded 27,000.
So, the quarantine authorities decided to extend the current distance by two more weeks.
However, the government said that even if the number of confirmed cases continues to increase, the government will push for a plan to return to normal if the medical condition is stable.
It means that we will manage Corona like the seasonal flu.
First news today (the 4th), this is reporter Kim Deok-hyun.
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business limit of 6 people for private gatherings, restaurants and cafes at 9 pm will be extended for two more weeks from next Monday.
Quarantine passes for 11 industries, including entertainment facilities and singing practice areas, are also maintained, and those who are not vaccinated can use restaurants and cafes alone.
This is because of concerns that the number of confirmed cases per day will double every week, and that there may be more than 100,000 per day by the end of this month.
[Bugyeom Kim / Prime Minister: As the Lunar New Year holiday passes, the spread of Omicron is rising without hesitation.
Safe driving is necessary now...
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He explained that even if the number of confirmed cases increases, quarantine measures can be lifted.
Based on the 200 critically ill patients and the lowering fatality rate, which is maintaining a decreasing trend, it is the first time I mentioned the possibility of converting the corona prevention system to the level of seasonal flu.
[Lee Ki-il / Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters 1st Controller: If the seriousness and fatality rate remain stable and the medical system has sufficient capacity, we discussed that we would try to restore daily life again while lifting quarantine regulations in stages.]
As the number of at-home treatment surged to more than 100,000, the government decided to reduce the workload of management organizations such as public health centers.
Simplify the epidemiological investigation of confirmed cases and change the method of entering relevant information by the confirmed person himself.
In addition, we are considering introducing home care for asymptomatic and mild patients to monitor their health on their own.
The dosing range of Paxrovid, an oral treatment that prevents worsening of severe disease, will also be expanded from the 7th.
In addition to the existing immunocompromised patients or those over the age of 60, patients with underlying diseases in their 50s who are diabetic, high blood pressure, or obese can also receive prescriptions.
(Video coverage: Park Young-il, Kim Min-cheol, Video editing: Lee So-young)
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