Prime Minister Jeong: "Expect Changes in COVID-19 Cases Within the Next 2-3 Days"

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 4th, "Today, the number of confirmed cases nationwide exceeded 500 again. It has been nearly a week since the number of confirmed cases exceeded 500, but I hope there will be some changes within the next 2 to 3 days."

Prime Minister Chung made these remarks at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting held at Daegu City Hall on the same day.

He stated, "Daegu is currently in a very difficult situation, but seeing the efforts of the government and local governments, the dedication of medical staff, and the cooperation and support of the people, I am confident that we can definitely overcome this situation."

He continued, "Here in Daegu, doctors, nurses, and other medical personnel, firefighters, and military personnel from all over the country are tirelessly fighting against COVID-19," and expressed, "I sincerely thank them for their spirit of sacrifice, sense of duty, and dedication."

Additionally, he said, "Seventy-five graduates of the Korea Armed Forces Nursing Academy held an early commissioning ceremony yesterday and immediately headed to the Armed Forces Daegu Hospital," adding, "Also, 750 newly appointed public health doctors will complete their training tomorrow and be deployed early in the fight against COVID-19, which is truly admirable."

Prime Minister Chung explained, "From this week, with the transition of the treatment system, mild patients will be cared for at residential treatment centers, allowing medical resources to be concentrated on treating severe patients."

He added, "The government, local governments, private sector, universities, and military are actively cooperating to speed up securing residential treatment centers," expressing hope, "At this pace, we may be able to end the concerns caused by the shortage of hospital beds and treatment centers so far."

He also said, "More than 160 mild patients have already been admitted to the Ministry of Education Central Education Training Institute, and the Gyeongju Nonghyup Training Institute has been receiving patients since yesterday," and continued, "Today, the Yeongdeok Samsung Human Resources Development Center will open. The Mungyeong Seoul National University Hospital Talent Center, Daegu Bank Training Center, and military facilities are also being prepared in turn."

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