Lee Hae-chan "Complete recovery news will continue... The next 10 days are the biggest hurdle"

Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is attending the expanded executive meeting held at the National Assembly on the 7th and delivering opening remarks. Photo by Yoon Dong-joo doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Lee Hae-chan, leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, said, "I think news of complete recovery from the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) will continue," adding, "The next 10 days will be the biggest critical period."

At an expanded executive meeting held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 7th, Lee said, "The novel coronavirus situation is being managed relatively stably compared to the initial stage," and "Following the discharge of patients number 1 and 2, there are many patients whose symptoms have improved, so I think news of complete recovery will continue."

He continued, "The next 10 days will be the biggest critical period," and said, "The party and government will not relax their vigilance and will respond quickly and decisively." He also emphasized, "We have agreed with the opposition party to form a parliamentary special committee to prepare measures against the novel coronavirus," and "As the February National Assembly opens, we will do our best to handle the Quarantine Act, Medical Service Act, and Infectious Disease Prevention Act."

Lee evaluated, "Recently, a patient confirmed positive after visiting Southeast Asia was reported, and the government has expanded the management targets to include visitors from all over China, Thailand, and Singapore. This is an appropriate measure considering the possibility of regional spread."

He added, "The public is also responding well. I heard that those quarantined in Asan are living relatively peacefully," and emphasized, "What is more frightening than infectious diseases are social phenomena such as distrust, anxiety, and hatred, so we must be each other's safety net."

He then said, "There have been reports that although mask production is high, distribution is not going well," and added, "Instead of pursuing private profit during this opportunity, I ask that there be no hoarding from a public perspective."

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