Jeong Sye-gyun "Evaluation of Overseas COVID-19 Prevention Achievements... South Korea Ranks 1st" (Update)

PCR Diagnostic Method to Become International Standard Starting November

Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun is speaking at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters meeting for COVID-19 response held on the 7th at the government Seoul office video conference room.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun announced on the 7th, "According to the evaluation results of COVID-19 quarantine performance conducted by Cambridge University among 33 OECD countries, our country ranked first."

Prime Minister Chung said at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters meeting for COVID-19 response held at the Government Seoul Office that morning, "I believe this overseas evaluation is thanks to the dedication of our medical staff and the participation and cooperation of the people."

He continued, "A few days ago, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) adopted our drive-through screening as a new standard, passing the first gateway of international standardization," adding, "The PCR diagnostic method has already been registered as the final international standard and will become an international standard starting this November."

He then mentioned the ongoing global COVID-19 situation and urged thorough quarantine measures. Prime Minister Chung said, "However, COVID-19 is still in full progress. Recently, many countries have experienced a resurgence after easing lockdown measures," and warned, "We must learn from overseas cases and not be complacent with our achievements so far, being cautious of 'Gyobyungpilpa' (an army that wins a battle and boasts will surely be defeated)."

He added, "In today's meeting, we will discuss quarantine management measures in places where it is realistically difficult to comply with quarantine rules, such as cafes and coffee shops," and "I ask for the continued cooperation of the people to establish the habitual practice of quarantine rules."

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