Prime Minister Jeong: "Considering Adjusting Social Distancing Levels After Monitoring the Situation"

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Kwang-ho] Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun said on the 1st, "After observing the situation, there is a need to further consider the (social distancing) level," adding, "However, raising the level without analyzing or evaluating the effects of distancing overlooks the tremendous social and economic damage that follows."

On the same day, through his social network service (SNS), Prime Minister Chung stated, "The average daily number of domestic confirmed cases over the past week is 438, which exceeds the nationwide level 2.5 elevation criteria based solely on the number of confirmed cases, but the level upgrade is not based solely on the number of confirmed cases."

He explained, "It is decided by considering various conditions such as the number of confirmed cases in their 60s, the capacity of severe patient beds, and the infection reproduction index."

He continued, "Given the characteristics of our country's economic activities, where small and medium-sized merchants make up a large proportion, many ordinary people actually suffer great damage," and emphasized, "We must carefully examine quarantine measures and public health."

Prime Minister Chung expressed, "We are closely and precisely monitoring the infection spread situation this week, the capacity of the medical system, and the effects of distancing. If necessary, the government will promptly review level adjustments without hesitation," and earnestly requested, "I sincerely ask you to trust and follow the government's measures once again."

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