[Reader Submission] "Fully Recovered from COVID-19? Prevent Post-COVID Sequelae by Following Quarantine Rules"

Gwangyang Police Station Security Operations Division Sergeant Kim Ki-hoon

Gwangyang Police Station Security Operations Division Corporal Kim Ki-hoon.

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Chunsu] Since September 26, South Korea has fully lifted the outdoor mask-wearing mandate, and as the number of confirmed cases decreases, citizens' vigilance against COVID-19 is also waning.

Following this trend, many people have started to enjoy outdoor activities and cultural life that they had endured for a long time.

However, the scars left by COVID-19 remain not only in ordinary daily life but also in our bodies under the name of "post-COVID syndrome."

Post-COVID syndrome refers to symptoms that continue even after recovery, such as loss of taste and smell, general weakness, and various other symptoms that make daily life difficult.

Even if COVID-19 passed lightly like an asymptomatic case or a common cold, post-COVID symptoms can appear, and if these symptoms persist, it is advisable to visit a hospital for prompt treatment.

Because the COVID-19 virus can leave unknown aftereffects the moment one is infected, caution is always necessary. However, the current social atmosphere is dominated by a complacent belief, due to learned experience, that "COVID-19 is not very serious."

While healthy individuals might be fine, COVID-19 remains a deadly disease for children, the elderly, and those with underlying conditions around us. Therefore, we would like to introduce the quarantine rules to be observed in daily life.

First, wear masks properly; second, wash hands correctly with soap for more than 30 seconds and cover your mouth with your sleeve when coughing; third, ventilate three times a day and disinfect regularly at least once a day to prevent COVID-19.

By following these rules, we can reduce the possibility of a winter resurgence and protect not only ourselves but also the health of those around us.

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