Prime Minister Jeong Sye-kyun: "Gwangju's COVID-19 Spread Is Serious... We Must Overcome and Create a Model Case"

Appeal for Cooperation and Participation from Individual Citizens

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun visited Gwangju, where the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) is spreading, and urged, "Please wisely overcome this critical moment and create a model case of recovery."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting held at Gwangju City Hall on the 3rd, Prime Minister Chung said, "The spread of COVID-19 in Gwangju is serious," adding, "Looking at the confirmed cases in Gwangju, they have occurred in vulnerable facilities with frequent close contact such as door-to-door sales companies, religious facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes, spreading through various infection routes," and pointed out, "Most of these cases stem from not following personal quarantine rules such as wearing masks and social distancing."

He continued, "I find it very regrettable that this phenomenon is repeating itself in different times and places."

He appealed for the cooperation and participation of each citizen.

Prime Minister Chung emphasized, "To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the cooperation and participation of each citizen are essential. Please refrain from visiting facilities vulnerable to infection and strictly follow personal quarantine rules," and added, "I believe you will wisely overcome this critical moment and create a model case of crisis recovery."

He also stated that, amid the global resurgence of COVID-19, the government will continuously assess the risk levels of each country and respond accordingly.

Prime Minister Chung said, "Globally, COVID-19 infections are increasing again, and the spread is fluctuating by country," adding, "The government will continuously evaluate the risk levels of each country and promptly respond to countries with increased risk by restricting visa issuance and reducing flights."

He added, "If countries such as the European Union (EU) ease entry restrictions, international air travel is expected to gradually activate," and urged, "Relevant ministries and agencies should prepare in advance for these changing circumstances."

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