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Today (30th), the number of new corona cases is expected to exceed 400,000 again as the number of tests increases.

From today, face-to-face treatment with confirmed cases will be possible just by applying to a local hospital, increasing the opportunity for confirmed cases to receive not only corona treatment but also other treatment at a nearby local hospital.



Reporter Park Ha-jeong reports.



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As of 9 p.m. last night, the number of new COVID-19 cases nationwide was 414,168.



Compared to the same time the day before, the number of people increased by 80,000.



The number of new confirmed cases, which recorded about 180,000 the day before, recorded about 340,000 yesterday over weekends and holidays, and then broke through the 400,000 level again today.



Compared to the same time last week, the number is less than 60,000, so it seems to continue a moderate decline compared to the peak period.



However, due to the stealth omicron, which has strong radio wave power, it may turn back to rapid growth, so ahead of the announcement of a new distance adjustment plan that will be applied from the 4th of next month, the government is considering gradual easing rather than temporary lifting.



A plan is being considered to increase the number of meeting people from 8 to 10 and business hours from 11pm to midnight.



The healthcare system is getting ready to go back to pre-COVID-19.



From today, the opportunities for those who are quarantined to receive face-to-face treatment at local hospitals and clinics will also increase.



From today, you can receive treatment for diseases other than Corona at hospitals and clinics that you have applied for as an outpatient treatment center.



[Park Hyang / Head of the Central Accident Control Headquarters Prevention Division: In the future, as more and more confirmed cases require face-to-face treatment for fractures, trauma, or other underlying diseases, we plan to expand it to all hospitals and clinics.]



Confirmed persons call the hospital in advance You must book a time for your visit, and you must not stop at any other places.



Hospitals and clinics also need to distinguish between the space and the movement or treatment time of general patients.