Prime Minister Jeong: "Avoiding Tests for Fear of Contact Tracing Criticism Harms Society as a Whole"
[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun stated on the 10th regarding the cluster infection of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that occurred at a club in Itaewon, Seoul, "If contacts avoid diagnostic testing out of fear of criticism, the entire society will bear the consequences as a whole."
Prime Minister Chung presided over the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting on COVID-19 held at the Government Seoul Office and said, "From the end of April to May 6, those who were active near Itaewon, regardless of whether they visited the club, are requested to visit the nearest public health center or screening clinic."
He explained, "Criticism of a specific community is not helpful, at least from the perspective of quarantine," and added, "Anyone can be exposed to the risk of infection if they stay close together in a confined space for a long time."
He continued, "At this point, the top priority is to quickly identify confirmed cases and isolate them to minimize secondary and tertiary infections," emphasizing, "Local governments and the central government will unite as one team and concentrate all capabilities on this."
Furthermore, he urged, "Please be aware that not only yourself but also colleagues or citizens you encounter on public transportation could be silent spreaders. Minimize contact and always wear a mask when with others, even if it is hot and uncomfortable," adding, "Only then can we prevent secondary and tertiary infections and block the spread until the diagnostic testing of contacts is completed."
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Prime Minister Chung remarked, "The war against COVID-19 can never end easily, and this case clearly shows that a momentary lapse can lead to irreversible consequences," and stated, "Only your active cooperation can protect the safety of our society."
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