Confirmed Case Mask Sales... Support Funds Offered if Infected, Absurd Sales Post Emerges
Post Selling 'Corona Positive Mask' on Secondhand Trading Site
Set Price at 50,000 Won...Netizens Outraged
'Infectious Disease Control Act' Allows Compensation Claims if Infection Spreads
On the 16th, a post was uploaded on the secondhand trading community 'Junggonara' selling a mask worn by a COVID-19 confirmed patient. Photo by Junggonara
View original image[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Jung-wan] As the number of COVID-19 confirmed cases continues to reach record highs daily, a post selling masks used by a person who tested positive has appeared on a secondhand trading community, drawing criticism from netizens.
On the 16th, a post titled "COVID Positive Mask" was uploaded on the secondhand trading community 'Junggonara.'
The seller claimed to be a COVID-19 confirmed patient and said, "This is the mask I wore at home after testing positive yesterday. It was used cleanly and will be sealed in a plastic bag."
He added, "If you wear this mask and take a deep breath, you will get infected with COVID-19. Then you can stay home without working and receive support funds." He priced the mask at 50,000 won.
Netizens who saw the post criticized the seller with comments such as, "What kind of mindset leads to such an idea?", "This is definitely reportable," and "Isn't this a violation of the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act?" Following the controversy, the seller deleted the post.
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According to the amendment to the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act, city and provincial governors can claim compensation for damages, including hospitalization treatment costs, quarantine fees, diagnostic test fees, and loss compensation, from those who spread infectious diseases or increase the risk of their spread.
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