Park Neung-hoo "New Cases in the 100s for 5th Day, Still Cannot Let Our Guard Down"

"Chuseok Holiday, Refrain from Visiting Hometown and Rest at Home"

Park Neung-hoo, the 1st Deputy Head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), is speaking at a video conference of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters for COVID-19 response held on the morning of the 7th at the Disaster Situation Room of the Government Seoul Office Building. [Image source=Yonhap News]

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Heung-soon] Park Neung-hoo, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) and Minister of Health and Welfare, stated on the 7th, "Although the number of new confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has remained in the 100s for five consecutive days, we still cannot afford to lower our guard," and urged, "Please do your best in your respective positions so that this week can be the last week of the strengthened social distancing Level 2."

At the CDSCH meeting held at the Government Seoul Office that morning, Deputy Head Park said, "Confirmed cases continue to occur steadily in all regions nationwide, and 22% of cases have unknown infection routes." He added, "Although the rapid increase in severe cases has eased, 162 patients are still receiving intensive care."

Regarding the upcoming Chuseok holiday at the end of this month, he said, "If the large-scale movement during the holiday becomes a pathway for virus spread and infections spread nationwide again, we may have to endure greater sacrifices than now, and it could threaten the safety of elderly parents in your hometown." He added, "It is regrettable and unfortunate, but for the safety of your parents and relatives in your hometown, we ask that you refrain from visiting and rest at home during this holiday."

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