Jeong Eun-kyeong: "Explosive Surge Being Suppressed Through Public Cooperation" (Update)

On the 31st, as the novel coronavirus infection rapidly spreads mainly in the metropolitan area and social distancing level 2.5 is in effect, the area near Yonsei-ro in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, appeared quiet. Photo by Jinhyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH), stated on the 2nd regarding the domestic novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) situation, "The explosive surge trend is being suppressed due to the active participation of the public in quarantine measures."

At a regular briefing held at the Osong Disease Control Headquarters in Chungbuk on the same day, Head Jung said, "The scale of infections, which surged to over 400 last week, has somewhat eased as the rapid increase has not continued sharply due to the strengthening of social distancing."

Earlier, on the 28th of last month, he had warned that if the spread continued, the number of new daily confirmed cases could increase up to 2,000 this week.

Head Jung said, "Although more than 200 patients are still being reported daily," he added, "we have once again realized that the core of K-quarantine is the voluntary participation and solidarity of the people."

The quarantine authorities reiterated their request for public cooperation to overcome the crisis of the second wave.

Head Jung said, "This week is a critical point to determine whether the newly emerging second wave's spread can be stabilized or will increase again," and added, "We earnestly ask the public to tighten their vigilance and participate in quarantine measures to surely overcome the COVID-19 outbreak."

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