Korean Party: "Immediately Disclose Confirmed Case Information and Minimize Entry and Exit from China"

On the morning of the 31st, at Seoul Gimpo Airport, police officers wearing protective suits were waiting to guide ambulances as Korean residents arrived from Wuhan, which was locked down as the origin of the novel coronavirus infection. Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Ji-eun] The Liberty Korea Party has demanded the immediate disclosure of confirmed patients' information related to the novel coronavirus (Wuhan pneumonia) and the minimization of entry and exit between China and Korea.

The Liberty Korea Party's Wuhan Pneumonia (Novel Coronavirus Infection) Task Force (TF) held its third meeting on the 31st and announced that it decided to make such demands to the government.

The TF stated, "The 5th and 6th confirmed patients appeared yesterday afternoon, and the 7th confirmed patient appeared this morning, but the public is very curious about the movement routes of the confirmed patients," adding, "Even if detailed movement routes are disclosed later, at least rough information about the main areas where they were active should be disclosed immediately."

They continued, "We hope that information at the level of metropolitan or basic local government units will be disclosed right now," adding, "The longer the information disclosure is delayed, the greater the public's anxiety becomes, and incorrect information arising from increased anxiety is inevitable."

Also, since the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an international emergency, the TF decided to demand the government to prepare specific measures to minimize entry and exit between China and Korea. The TF said, "There are reports that 30,000 people enter from China daily," adding, "In this situation, the government should prepare practical measures that prioritize the health and safety of the people rather than being cautious of China."

The Liberty Korea Party will also conduct a nationwide campaign to prevent virus spread called 'Virus NO! Health OK!'. First, they established four behavioral guidelines to prevent virus transmission (▲Always wear a mask ▲Wash hands for 30 seconds ▲Do not shake hands ▲Cough into your elbow), and plan to produce and distribute campaign leaflets to the public. Also, they will encourage all prospective candidates to reduce or hold events with small groups where many people gather, and instead of handshakes, greet by making a heart shape with their hands to say 'I love you.' Furthermore, they are considering conducting the TF's 4th meeting next week as a field visit to patient care hospitals or quarantine blind spots.

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