Ahn Cheol-soo: "Confirmed Patient Couple Pleads Over Worries for Children... Politics in Daehanminguk Must Change"

"Daegu COVID-19 Cases Decreasing Trend... Thanks to All Citizens"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People’s Party, who is volunteering for COVID-19 medical aid in Daegu, said on the 13th, “The recent gradual decrease in confirmed cases in Daegu is entirely thanks to the citizens of Daegu,” adding, “The government should widely acknowledge that it was thanks to the citizens, rather than taking credit for itself, once the situation is resolved.”

On the same day, Ahn attended the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly via video call and said, “Here, I see both confidence in overcoming the crisis and hope.”

He explained, “When I first came here, the roads were quiet, and since it was Sunday, almost no restaurants were open, making it difficult to find meals. But now, about two weeks later, traffic is gradually increasing, and restaurants are opening one by one.”

He added, “In early March, patients were anxious and uneasy, but this week, seeing patients being discharged one by one brings me great joy.”

Ahn said, “Unlike other illnesses, COVID-19 patients cannot receive visits from family or guardians at all, so they suffer from absolute loneliness and anxiety alone. One female patient told me that both she and her husband were hospitalized, leaving their three minor children at home, and with school openings postponed, she was very worried whether the children were eating properly.”

Ahn stated, “Even patients whose symptoms have disappeared must test negative twice consecutively for the virus to be discharged, but the testing process is very painful. A thin, long swab is inserted through the nose to the throat to collect samples, and this painful process must be repeated several times before a negative result is confirmed and discharge is possible.”

Ahn said, “South Korea, especially its politics and power, must clearly change before and after COVID-19. We must soberly consider whether our country is fulfilling its responsibilities and roles properly during this crisis. Unfortunately, the people are absent from our politics, and it seems the public has lost hope in politics.”

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