Government “Average 375 confirmed during the New Year holidays, 75% in the metropolitan area… A situation where you can’t feel relieved”

-The government was concerned that the infection could spread at any time, saying that an average of 375 new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) occurred during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (Company) and the Minister of Health and Welfare, held a large-scale meeting at the Government Complex Sejong on the morning of the 15th and made the statement.

Deputy Deputy General Kwon said, “The number of confirmed cases in Korea was 375 on average per day during the Lunar New Year holiday, which is still a not small number,” he said.

“The social distancing stage was adjusted from 0 o’clock in the metropolitan area to stage 2 in the metropolitan area and 1.5 stages in the non-metropolitan area, taking into account that the economic difficulties of the common people are increasing as the high-intensity distance is prolonged.” However, the current quarantine situation we are facing is not a situation where we can be relieved at all.” Kwon 1st Deputy General Manager said, “If the tension on our quarantine is relieved just because the distance distancing stage has been lowered, the corona will return to the spreading trend again. He said, “There is also a concern about the spread of infection by moving during the Lunar New Year holidays.” He said, “It is not an option to observe the quarantine regulations until the COVID-19 crisis is resolved, but it is an obligation.” “Wearing a mask, washing hands, keeping a distance, etc. Please follow the rules every moment.” “For those who visited their hometown or traveled during the Lunar New Year holidays, please immediately undergo a diagnostic test if you have symptoms.” “People who use religious facilities such as churches “Please follow the quarantine rules and attend regular worship only, and do not go to all other religious groups.”

At the main conference on this day, the results of special traffic measures for the Lunar New Year and the plan for vaccination in February and March of Corona 19 will be reported and discussed.

Deputy General Manager Kwon said, “The government will focus all its capabilities to ensure that vaccination is smoothly progressed.”

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