Jinyoung: "Experts Could Not Precisely Conclude the Cause of COVID Spread... There Were Limitations in Quarantine Measures"

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[Asia Economy reporters Lee Ji-eun and Won Dara] Minister of the Interior and Safety Jin Young acknowledged on the 2nd that there were limitations in quarantine measures, stating that "even experts have not been able to reach a definitive conclusion" about the cause of the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Minister Jin responded to a question from Joo Ho-young, a member of the Future United Party, at the National Assembly's government questioning session, asking why COVID-19 spread the most after China. He said, "Experts have not yet reached a definitive conclusion on how it spread and how much it will spread in the future."

He said, "The government has tried various methods to block inflow and contact with confirmed cases, but I acknowledge that there were limitations in quarantine measures," and added, "I would like to apologize once again to the people."

Minister Jin said, "The government made every effort for quarantine and inspection, but there were parts where it was not successful somewhere," and "Regarding the criticism that the serious alert stage was somewhat delayed at the border, after entering the alert stage, the government has continuously responded as if it were the serious stage. Since there were limitations, I also acknowledge that it was not perfect."

Regarding the current situation, he said, "(The response stage) has been raised to the serious stage, with the Prime Minister serving as the head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters, mobilizing all possible means for full support," and "Daegu is facing considerable difficulties, the first being hospital beds. Many people who have been confirmed but cannot go to hospitals and remain at home, and we are making every effort to resolve this."

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