Amid This, Two Arrested for False 112 and 119 Reports Claiming "Infected with COVID-19"

Total COVID-19 Reports at 0.5% Level
12 Confirmed Police Officers... 363 Placed in Quarantine

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] The police are continuing a strict response policy by promptly responding to 112 reports related to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) and arresting those who make false reports.

According to the National Police Agency on the 9th, since the first confirmed COVID-19 case in Korea on January 20, the total number of nationwide 112 reports related to COVID-19 until the day before was 10,319. This accounts for about 0.5% of all 112 reports during the same period.

Among the police actions following the reports, on-site measures were the most frequent with 2,742 cases. This was followed by counseling and guidance with 2,650 cases, transfer to other departments with 834 cases, and transfer to hospitals with 160 cases. There were also 94 mistaken reports and 23 false reports.

The police have especially launched investigations into four cases of false reports made to 112 or 119 claiming COVID-19 infection. Among these, two individuals with serious charges were arrested, and three were sent to the prosecution with recommendations for indictment, while one case is still under investigation.

Min Gap-ryong, Commissioner of the National Police Agency, stated, "We will continue to promptly and strictly take judicial action against false reports related to COVID-19."

Meanwhile, the number of confirmed cases among police officers is also increasing. As of 6 a.m. on this day, a total of 12 police officers have been confirmed positive. The number of police officers quarantined due to contact with confirmed cases, including confirmed and suspected patients, is 363. A police official explained, "We are taking measures to allow testing and other procedures when it is judged that there is a risk of COVID-19 infection."

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