Uzbekistan Provides Return Flight to Korean Expert Assisting with Quarantine Efforts

Professor Choi Jae-wook of Korea University College of Medicine Returns Home on the 26th... Advisory Role in Uzbekistan Quarantine

On the 1st, when the mandatory 2-week self-quarantine for all incoming travelers from abroad began, arrivals at Terminal 1 of Incheon International Airport were registering their names to board the special airport buses equipped with full quarantine measures for overseas arrivals. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] The Uzbek government arranged a special flight for the return of Professor Choi Jae-wook of Korea University College of Medicine's Department of Preventive Medicine, who had been advising on COVID-19 prevention measures.

According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 23rd, Professor Choi is scheduled to return on the 26th via a special flight arranged by the Uzbek government. Since the 29th of last month, Professor Choi has been providing consultation on prevention and infection at the request of the Uzbek government. Although he initially planned a two-week stay, he has reportedly been advising locally for nearly a month at the Uzbek government's request.

Uzbekistan suspended direct flights from the 1st of last month to prevent the influx of COVID-19, but provided a special flight for Professor Choi. Along with about 200 Koreans, nationals from the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and other countries are also expected to return on this special flight. The Uzbek government plans to load 20,000 Korean-made diagnostic test kits on the return flight.

An official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs explained, "When Professor Choi first went to the site, there were about 170 confirmed cases per day, but recently it has decreased to around 50," adding, "They are making efforts for thorough prevention according to Professor Choi's advice."

Earlier that day, a temporary flight departing from Poland arrived at Incheon Airport. It is reported that 85 Koreans and Japanese passengers were on board. This temporary flight is scheduled to depart with about 170 essential personnel, including those from LG Chem, SK Hynix, and Hyundai Engineering.

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