Government Orders Stabilization of COVID-19 Situation... "Please Join Forces by Following Quarantine Rules and Participating in Vaccination"

[Asia Economy Reporters Ryu Jeong-min and Lee Ji-eun] President Moon Jae-in has instructed the government to operate the quarantine and medical response system flawlessly in response to the recent situation where daily COVID-19 cases have exceeded 3,000.


Park Kyung-mi, the Blue House spokesperson, stated during a briefing at the Chuncheon Press Center on the 18th, "This is President Moon's message regarding the increase in confirmed and critically ill patients amid the gradual recovery of daily life and the return of vitality."


President Moon directed, "The government must devote all efforts to stabilizing the situation by operating the quarantine and medical response system without any gaps." He especially urged thorough measures as the number of confirmed cases and critically ill patients is increasing mainly among the elderly.


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President Moon said, "Since the gap between additional vaccinations has been narrowed, ensure that the additional vaccinations are carried out promptly and without any issues," adding, "As administrative measures have also been activated, I ask for special efforts and active cooperation from medical institutions to secure hospital beds without any setbacks."


Meanwhile, referring to foreign cases, President Moon pledged, "Although the recovery of daily life is not smooth, just as we have overcome numerous crises well, we will do our best in the gradual recovery of daily life."


President Moon urged, "Citizens should not be anxious but unite their strength through strict compliance with quarantine rules and participation in vaccinations."



Spokesperson Park conveyed, "(President Moon) deeply appreciates the hard work of medical staff and said that maintaining a sustainable medical system is important, so we will do our best to support medical care."


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