[Breaking] Authorities: "Workplace infections continue... Increased infection risk in counseling service workplaces"
[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] On the 22nd, Park Neung-hoo, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH), emphasized at the CDSCH meeting held at the Government Complex Sejong that "the proportion of elderly people aged 60 and over among the total confirmed cases remains high at around 40%, workplace infections continue to occur, and especially the risk of infection is increasing in counseling service workplaces where there is frequent contact between people, so caution is needed."
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Deputy Head Park also stated, "Although the number of daily confirmed cases has recorded double digits for three consecutive days, considering that the number of diagnostic tests generally decreases on weekends, it is still too early to be relieved," and urged, "I ask for the continued efforts of the public so that COVID-19 can enter a stable situation before the Chuseok holiday begins."
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