Lee Jong-bae "Negative for COVID-19, Self-Quarantine for 2 Weeks Following Quarantine Guidelines"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Lee Jong-bae, the Policy Committee Chairman of the People Power Party, who tested 'negative' for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), will enter self-quarantine until the 16th following the recommendations of the quarantine authorities.

On the 4th, Chairman Lee posted a message on his Facebook explaining this situation.

Previously, one of the secretariat staff members in the Policy Committee Chairman's office tested positive for COVID-19, and three staff members who worked in the same space and two others who frequently accessed the office underwent screening tests together.

He said, "Fortunately, no additional confirmed cases occurred because the staff working in the chairman's office, including myself, strictly wore masks while working," and added, "The confirmed staff member is currently receiving treatment at a living treatment center."

Chairman Lee and the tested staff members will self-quarantine until the 16th according to the guidelines of the quarantine authorities. He stated, "I feel sorry to be self-quarantining during the regular parliamentary session, which is the busiest time of the year for the National Assembly, but I will ensure that the work of the Policy Committee is not neglected through remote work."

Chairman Lee added, "This regular parliamentary session carries the important responsibility of thoroughly reviewing the policy failures of the Moon Jae-in administration over the past three years and presenting definite alternatives," and said, "Our party, reborn as the 'People Power Party,' will fiercely engage in legislative activities to expose the government's failures that have burdened the people and to restore trust by providing policies that empower the people."

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