Seo Wook, Emergency Meeting on Pocheon Unit Cluster Infection... "Check Compliance with Daily Quarantine Measures"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] On the 5th, Seo Wook, Minister of National Defense, urgently instructed to check whether each unit complies with 'daily quarantine' measures and to supplement any shortcomings in relation to the cluster infection of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that occurred at an army unit in Pocheon.

According to the Ministry of National Defense, Minister Seo stated at an emergency major commanders' meeting held via video conference that afternoon, "Thoroughly implement follow-up measures to prevent further spread to the local community and other soldiers." The daily quarantine rules include habitual mask-wearing, refraining from using crowded and close-contact facilities, and social distancing.

Minister Seo urged, "Pay attention to soldier education so that soldiers can promptly report and receive measures even if they have mild symptoms." He also emphasized re-examining the military's response system amid the prolonged COVID-19 situation, strengthening cooperation with the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and local governments, and firmly maintaining military readiness under thorough quarantine measures.

At the army unit located in Naechon-myeon, Pocheon, 36 out of 246 personnel tested positive in a full inspection, and since the infection route is unclear, the military and health authorities are conducting an epidemiological investigation.

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