Prime Minister Han: "Quarantine for Unvaccinated Overseas Arrivals and Flight Restrictions at Incheon Airport Lifted from the 8th"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The mandatory 7-day quarantine for unvaccinated individuals entering Korea from overseas will be lifted starting from the 8th. Aviation regulations, including restrictions on the number of flights and flight times at Incheon International Airport that caused inconvenience for international air travel, will also be lifted on the same day.

Prime Minister Han Duck-soo stated during his opening remarks at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (CDSCH) meeting held at the Government Seoul Office on the morning of the 3rd, "Considering the stable quarantine situation and medical response capacity, we will further expand the scope of daily life recovery and minimize inconvenience to the public."

Prime Minister Han first said, "Fortunately, the decline in confirmed cases continues clearly this week as well. The hospital bed occupancy rate remains in the 10% range, indicating sufficient capacity," and added, "The government will further expand the scope of daily life recovery and minimize inconvenience to the public, considering the stable quarantine situation and medical response capacity."

In addition to the overhaul of the overseas entry management system and the full lifting of international flight regulations, Prime Minister Han said, "To prevent any gaps in quarantine management related to this, the obligation to conduct PCR (polymerase chain reaction) or rapid antigen tests before entry, and PCR tests within 3 days after entry, will be maintained."

He also explained, "To heal the mental health of the public worsened by COVID-19, psychological support will be strengthened," and added, "Professional psychological counseling through public health centers nationwide will be enhanced, and the 'Mind Relief Bus' for visiting counseling to vulnerable groups will be expanded."

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