President Moon: "Expand Proxy Collection Scope for Mask 5-Day Rotation System"

Urging the Government to Consider Mobility-Impaired Elderly... "An Extension of Sensitivity in Policy"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] On the 6th, President Moon Jae-in instructed to expand the scope of proxy receipt regarding the implementation of the 'Mask 5-day Rotation System' as a solution to the 'Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19)'. He ordered to exercise policy sensitivity in a way that minimizes inconvenience to the public.

Blue House spokesperson Kang Min-seok said, "Currently, only masks for the disabled can be received by proxy, but President Moon's instruction was to apply this more flexibly." President Moon said, "The 5-day rotation system itself is already an inconvenience and restriction to the public," and ordered, "We must ensure that no new inconveniences arise due to the 5-day rotation system."

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The government is expected to change guidelines to allow proxy receipt of masks not only for the disabled but also for the elderly and minor children.

A key Blue House official explained, "Besides the disabled, proxy receipt may become possible for the elderly and children."

The key Blue House official added, "Since the Mask 5-day Rotation System will be fully implemented from the 9th, supplementary measures may be reviewed over the weekend," and "Very flexible and prompt supplementary measures can be expected." It was explained that President Moon's order for policy sensitivity is in line with today's directive.

Meanwhile, President Moon ordered the development of a pharmacy application that informs stock availability so that citizens do not have to visit multiple pharmacies to purchase masks at once.

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