No Additional COVID-19 Cases in Military... Remains at 38 Cases

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[Asia Economy Yang Nak-gyu Reporter] There have been no additional confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) within the military, maintaining the total at 38.

According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 18th, there has been no change from the total of 38 as of the 11th, with 12 fully recovered patients. According to health authorities, 30 are in quarantine, and according to military standards, about 2,250 are in quarantine.

The Ministry of National Defense has deployed over 60,000 personnel to support the government's comprehensive response to curb the spread of COVID-19.

From January 27 to the 17th of this month, the total military personnel deployed amounted to 62,505. Among them were 3,238 doctors, 8,577 nurses, and 50,690 support personnel.

Currently, 3,073 military medical personnel are fighting on the front lines against COVID-19, including 109 doctors and 344 nurses. Additionally, 372 medical staff and 358 support personnel have been dispatched to infectious disease specialized hospitals such as the Armed Forces Daegu Hospital and Armed Forces Daejeon Hospital, and 197 support personnel have been sent to residential treatment centers such as Taereung Athlete Village and Daegu Central Education and Training Center.

The Ministry of National Defense is also dispatching personnel for mask production, packaging, sales outlets, transportation of quarantine supplies, and disinfection and sanitation efforts.

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