Go Young-in "Ansan Hamburger Disease Evidence Tampering Suspicion Must Be Strictly Investigated"

Go Young-in, elected member of the Democratic Party of Korea. / Photo by Dongju Yoon doso7@

[Asia Economy Reporter Wondara] Go Young-in, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, urged health authorities to thoroughly investigate the allegations of evidence tampering in the food poisoning case at a kindergarten in Sangnok-gu, Ansan.

On the 29th, at the Welfare Committee plenary meeting, Rep. Go pointed out, "Health authorities must strictly investigate whether the absence of a suspension order for kindergarten attendance and the disposal of six preserved foods constitute evidence tampering." He added, "Special consideration and support from health authorities are necessary so that children undergoing dialysis and patients can return to health."

He also demanded comprehensive measures related to the fact that the number of patients infected with enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli (the cause of hamburger disease and hemolytic uremic syndrome) doubled from 71 in 2015 to 146 last year. According to Rep. Go Young-in's office, the number of patients infected with enterohemorrhagic syndrome by year was 71 in 2015, 104 in 2016, 136 in 2017, 121 in 2018, and 146 in 2019.

Rep. Go also pointed out the suspension of emergency care services at welfare centers for the disabled nationwide.

Rep. Go said, "Due to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), 212 out of 256 nationwide welfare centers for the disabled remain closed," and added, "Measures are needed for disabled people who rely on emergency care services. The additional supplementary budget should consider increasing related funds and establishing new budget items."

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