Prime Minister Jeong Inspects Expanded Special Entry Procedures at Incheon Airport... "Timely Measures Must Be Taken"

On the 19th, Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun visited Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport to inspect the special entry screening area as the government decided to apply 'special entry procedures' to all overseas arrivals regardless of their departure location to prevent the influx of COVID-19. 2020.03.19 Photo by Airport Press Corps

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun visited Incheon International Airport on the 19th to inspect the quarantine site following the expansion of special entry procedures implemented from midnight today, the Prime Minister's Office announced.

This visit was made to check the quarantine preparedness at Incheon Airport in response to the expanded special entry procedures aimed at blocking the inflow of COVID-19 from overseas amid the global spread of the virus.

Prime Minister Chung received a briefing from the head of the Incheon Airport Quarantine Station on the expansion of special entry procedures and the preparations for the arrival of Iranian nationals entering this afternoon, and inspected the overall quarantine situation including fever screening and visits to the screening clinics.

At the site, Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "If the scope of special entry procedures is significantly expanded, it may exceed the management level of the special entry procedures that have worked well so far," adding, "Timely measures must be taken through active communication and consultation between the quarantine station and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, including securing facilities and reinforcing personnel."

He particularly stressed, "The COVID-19 situation overseas is very severe, so proactive measures to block its impact are more important than ever," and urged, "Although the accumulated fatigue on the ground may be high, we must not let our guard down to ensure that there are no gaps in quarantine."

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