First Day of Strengthened Quarantine from Europe: 19 Confirmed Cases So Far (Update)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] As quarantine measures for arrivals from Europe have been strengthened, 19 out of 1,444 arrivals on the first day have been confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) so far.

Yoon Tae-ho, Head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters' Quarantine Division (Public Health Policy Officer at the Ministry of Health and Welfare), announced this at a regular briefing held at the Government Sejong Complex.

All arrivals from Europe are subject to COVID-19 diagnostic testing. As of 9 a.m. on the first day, 19 arrivals were confirmed positive, and the number of confirmed cases may increase as more test results come in.

All confirmed cases have been transferred to nearby hospitals for treatment. Even if tested 'negative,' Korean nationals or foreigners entering for long-term stays must undergo 14 days of self- or facility quarantine. Foreigners staying short-term are also subject to two weeks of active monitoring.

Head Yoon explained, "On the second day of strengthened quarantine, the 23rd, 1,203 people arrived, among whom 101 showed symptoms," adding, "80 to 90% of arrivals from Europe are Korean nationals, including students, business travelers, expatriates and their families, and overseas Koreans."

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