Prime Minister Jeong: "Church Quarantine Strengthening Measures to be Lifted from the 24th"

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is delivering a speech at the Central Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting for COVID-19 response held at the Government Seoul Office in Jongno-gu, Seoul on the 17th. Photo by Jang Jin-hyung aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 22nd, "The enhanced quarantine measures for churches will be lifted starting from the 24th."

At the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting held at the Government Seoul Office that day, Prime Minister Chung stated, "Thanks to most denominations and congregants strictly following the quarantine rules, there have been almost no recent infection cases caused by church small gatherings."

He emphasized, "However, depending on the situation, local governments may implement administrative measures."

Prime Minister Chung said, "A military aircraft will depart tomorrow to support the safe return of about 300 of our construction workers in Iraq," and instructed, "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, and related agencies should prepare thoroughly for transportation and quarantine support to ensure the safety and health of our workers."

He pointed out, "Although the number of domestic confirmed cases has relatively stabilized over the past two weeks, cluster infections at door-to-door sales and nursing facilities continue," adding, "In particular, it is difficult to trace the movement paths in door-to-door sales, and there have been repeated cases of missing the golden time for quarantine due to some false statements."

He continued, "Now, as it is called 'with Corona,' we have no choice but to live with COVID-19 for the time being," and urged, "I ask the public to comply with quarantine rules and actively cooperate with epidemiological investigations in case of suspicion."

Regarding the fire accident at the Yongin logistics center, Prime Minister Chung said, "It was a tragic incident where five people passed away and eight were injured," and expressed, "I pray for the repose of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery for the injured."

He added, "It is very regrettable that another accident occurred at a similar facility less than three months after the fire at the Icheon logistics warehouse construction site," and instructed, "The Fire Agency, National Police Agency, and related authorities must thoroughly investigate the cause of this fire and properly implement follow-up measures based on the results."

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