Jin Joong-kwon "Cooperation is Key to Overcoming Virus... Solidarity with Daegu Citizens"
[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Former Dongyang University professor Jin Joong-kwon encouraged the citizens of Daegu who suffered damage due to the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) on the 3rd.
On that day, former professor Jin posted on his Facebook, saying, "What is scarier than the virus is the feeling of discrimination and hatred," and added, "Discrimination and hatred come from fear, and fear comes from ignorance."
He then said, "What overcomes the virus is solidarity and cooperation," and cheered for the citizens of Daegu, saying, "Solidarity with the citizens of Daegu!"
According to health authorities, four confirmed COVID-19 patients died in Daegu alone during the day. As a result, the total number of COVID-19 deaths nationwide increased to 32.
In particular, one deceased patient was reported to have collapsed while waiting at home for hospitalization after testing positive that morning.
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In this regard, the government judged that community transmission of COVID-19 in Daegu had progressed beyond a certain level, and decided to expand diagnostic testing to the general citizens of Daegu and to intensively monitor high-risk patients.
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