President Moon: "COVID-19 is not a severe illness in our country"

Blue House Senior Secretary and Advisor Meeting Emphasizes South Korea's Advanced Medical System... "Confirmed Patients Stable, Number of Discharged Patients Will Continue to Increase"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] President Moon Jae-in emphasized on the afternoon of the 10th at the Senior Secretary and Aide Meeting held at the Cheong Wa Dae Yeomin-gwan, regarding the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia), "I would like to make a special request to the people. As the medical professionals have publicly stated, at least in our country, the novel coronavirus is not a severe disease and the fatality rate is not high."

President Moon explained, "Regarding this point, it seems safe to be reassured for now. Our country has an advanced medical system recognized worldwide, and the capabilities of our medical staff are excellent, so the novel coronavirus is being properly managed and treated," adding, "Three confirmed patients have already recovered and been discharged, and other confirmed patients are all stable, so the number of discharged patients will continue to increase."

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President Moon said, "While it is forbidden to be careless until the situation is completely resolved, there is no need to be overwhelmed by excessive anxiety and fear beyond reality," and "I ask the people to trust our medical system and calmly respond while following safety behavior guidelines."

President Moon added, "I would like to express my deep gratitude once again for the mature civic consciousness shown by the people," and "The people are taking the lead in hygiene management such as wearing masks with the attitude of protecting not only themselves but also the safety of others. Small practices are decisively contributing to the effective operation of the national quarantine system."

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