Cheong "Difficult to Confirm Shift to Decrease in Confirmed Cases"
Regarding the Extension of Social Distancing, Cheong: "Quarantine Authorities Will Decide Distancing Measures While Monitoring This Week's Case Trends"
[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A key official from the Blue House stated on the 2nd regarding the possible extension of Level 4 social distancing measures in the Seoul metropolitan area, "Currently, due to strengthened social distancing and quarantine measures, the upward trend is showing signs of slowing, but it is difficult to confirm a clear shift to a downward trend."
The Blue House official added, "The government and health authorities will decide on the social distancing level by observing this week's infection trends and analyzing the epidemic patterns."
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Regarding President Moon Jae-in's statement at the senior secretaries and aides meeting on the 2nd that Korea has one of the lowest fatality rates in the world, the Blue House explained, "This reflects the intention to continuously carry out efforts to protect the lives of the people while reversing the situation through a reduction in the number of confirmed cases."
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