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The number of new patients confirmed by corona19 still registers 800 people today and remains below 1,000 people for three consecutive days.
The government is assessing the current situation as the third pandemic has entered a modest decline.
As of tomorrow, it has been decided to allow the operation of all covered sports facilities, such as health clubs, within a limited range.
Let’s hear the COVID-19 report from quarantine authorities.
[권준욱 / 중앙방역대책본부 제2본부장]Let me tell you about the current status of some domestic cases of coronavirus infection on January 7. The number of new confirmed cases in Korea is 833. The number of entries abroad is 37 and the total cumulative number of confirmed cases is 66,686.
Yesterday a total of 102,791 tests were carried out, of which 37,848 were carried out in the temporary detection inspection office in the metropolitan area. Recently, 654 people have been removed from quarantine, and 17,991 are currently in quarantine.
The number of seriously ill is 400 and yesterday there were 19 deaths. As I wish the condolences of the deceased, I would like to express my sincere consolation to the bereaved families. Starting on January 7, we will inform you of the current status of the main domestic outbreaks by region.
The metropolitan area had 623 people (74.8%) and the non-metropolitan area (210 inhabitants), 25.2%. Religious, medical and nursing establishments continue to dominate. First, in the metropolitan area, 79 people were added in connection with the correctional facilities in Songpa-gu, Seoul, and a total of 1,173 confirmed cases occurred.
In this regard, our quarantine authorities will conduct periodic preventive inspections once a week for all employees of correctional facilities throughout the country in accordance with facilities vulnerable to infections, such as nursing hospitals, starting tomorrow 8 January.
Next, 46 people from a meat processing company in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do were added, and a total of 47 people were found after the first confirmed case on January 5, and a total of 12 cases were found in connection with food service companies in Osan, Gyeonggi-do.
Next, in the Chungcheong area, 50 cumulative confirmed cases were found in relation to religious facilities in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, and to date a total of 10 cumulative confirmed cases were found in relation to Okcheon-gun hospital.
Then in the Honam region, a total of 28 people were added to religious facilities in Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju metropolitan city, since December 31 last year, and a total of 69 cases have been found so far. confirmed.
In the Gyeongbuk region, a total of 16 confirmed cases were found in connection with the Nursing Assistant Academy in Gumi, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and finally, a total of 80 cases were found in connection with the Nursing Assistant Academy of Yeongdo-gu in the Busan Metropolitan City of Gyeongnam.
In the following, we will inform you about the situation where the Corona 19 UK mutant virus was further confirmed. On January 2, an additional British mutant virus was identified in a sample of three family members who were contacted by a confirmed case of the British mutant virus.
In this regard, we are also conducting sample analysis for an additional member of the contact family. At 0 o’clock on January 7, a total of 15 mutant viruses were detected in Korea in the UK and South Africa, of which 14 mutant viruses were detected in the UK.
Our quarantine authorities carry out a full genome analysis of those currently entering the country from countries where there are mutant viruses, such as the UK and South Africa, etc., to confirm the presence of the mutant virus and at the same time reinforce even more quarantine measures for foreign immigrants. Enforce.
Meanwhile, a diagnostic test was conducted before the quarantine was released for all participants, and entry to the UK was suspended until January 7, the fever standard for those arriving from England and South Africa was lowered to 37.3 degrees, the issuance of visas was restricted and a negative PCR confirmation was presented. We have taken measures such as the mandatory ones.
Starting tomorrow, we will extend the entry suspension for flights leaving the UK for two weeks until January 21. Also those that come from England and South Africa. This applies to both nationals and foreigners. Even when you submit a negative PCR confirmation form, a diagnostic test will be performed in a temporary housing facility and quarantined at the facility until negative confirmation.
This action will take effect on January 12. In addition, if the negative PCR confirmation is not submitted, Koreans will perform diagnostic tests and quarantine themselves in temporary housing facilities, and foreigners will be prohibited from entering the country regardless of the length of stay.
In addition, as a case of confirmed family members living with the person subject to self-isolation has been presented, the most rigorous compliance with the existing rules of life for families and common-law couples who live with the person subject to self-isolation is emphasized. Next, I will tell you the main situation of the state of R&D of therapeutic vaccines.
First of all, when it comes to treatment, the Central Clinical Committee for New Infectious Diseases updated and published the COVID-19 treatment recommendation on December 24 last year, and in this content, remdesivir is used among antiviral drugs. as a treatment for the elderly, underlying diseases and seriously ill patients. Among immunomodulators, I would like to say that the active use of dexamethasone has been recommended.
On the other hand, in the case of malaria treatments such as single or combined chloroquine therapy, it is not recommended because it does not seem to have the effect of Corona 19, and again and again, we do not recommend HIV protease inhibitors like Kaletra .
Currently, remdesivir, a treatment for Corona 19 in Korea, has been given to 3,108 confirmed patients in 105 hospitals. Regarding the blood system drug clinical trials currently underway in Korea, phase 2 clinical trials have been administered to 64 patients at 13 medical institutions.
Also, in this regard, 6554 people have registered for plasma donation and 4139 people have completed plasma donation. Then there are matters related to the defense of life. Among the cases reported to the Security Newspaper of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, I would like to mention that there is content related to religious facilities.
While filming an online worship service at a religious facility, a case of attending a worship service attending a worship service was reported with 20 people on reservation, and 14 members gathered at a medical institution related to a religious facility to perform face-to-face service without wearing a mask. It has been reported that in general homes, they sang songs or held face-to-face meetings as small groups related to religion.
In addition, hundreds of people at the university’s religious testing center were reported to have had lunch together at the testing center. To prevent and block the spread of Corona 19, our authorities once again emphasize keeping the number of gatherings to a minimum, such as banning face-to-face worship, banning gatherings and meals outside the week of religious facilities, and making videos for less than 20 people during the worship not face to face.
A cold snap warning has been issued in most regions of the country. For the sake of health, we ask that you refrain from going out as much as possible and actively participate in social distancing, such as canceling events and meetings, to help prevent the cold and Corona 19.
In the new year, we will continue to share three tips on the corona response. First of all, we cancel all private meetings and stay safe at home. Religious activities, gatherings, and events are not face-to-face and non-contact.
Second, regardless of the place and situation, avoid situations such as face-to-face meals, drinking and smoking where you should always wear a mask and remove the mask indoors and outdoors where it is difficult to maintain a distance of more than 2m.
Finally, when you have suspicious symptoms, such as fever or respiratory symptoms, you can quickly visit a screening clinic or temporary screening laboratory for an examination, and by actively issuing an examination request form in a medical institution, you can quickly receive an examination at the screening clinic without a separate interview procedure. Please actively cooperate.
Let me tell you a word. Currently, we are faced with hope and anxiety regarding the Corona 19 epidemic. First, is the positive situation we are facing.
Looking at statistics from the World Health Organization, the number of COVID-19 cases worldwide has decreased compared to the previous week for the second week in a row. The domestic occurrence is also showing a decrease compared to the same period last week, despite maintaining the number of weekly inspections.
The weekly domestic movement has also decreased. An emergency use approval has been requested for a domestic antibody treatment. Today, none of the confirmed corona 19 patients are waiting. Corona 19 vaccination will start in Korea starting next month.
Below are the areas of anxiety that require preparation and alertness. A mutant virus originating in the UK is found in countries around the world. There are still cases of distancing violations in some domestic religious facilities.
The group patient outbreak continues in vulnerable facilities that have already been bitter and concerned. The cumulative death toll is still a two-digit number.
There is still a high percentage of infection routes investigated. Although all domestic vaccines have entered phase 1 clinical trials, there is still a gap with the world. In this current situation, I think the last stronghold is a general medical institution.
With the dedication of the medical staff and the improved medical infection prevention system since the MERS outbreak in the past, we have kept it free from the spread of Corona 19 on a large scale in large medical institutions until now. We will continue to handle it more thoroughly and preventively.
As I mentioned, the external situation is a variable among the things that concern me at the moment. We will try to prevent the entry of mutant strains from the UK or elsewhere in Korea as much as possible.
In addition to preventive management, we will closely monitor and supervise. Our quarantine authorities are always working with proactive responses in mind. It is also true that it is missing. I will work harder.
The overall Corona 19 situation so far is the result of the accumulated effort, patience and sacrifice of all of us. However, the descent is neither great nor fast. In this situation, difficulties accumulate over long distances.
All of our quarantine officers and professionals are always taking the attitude that all current site conditions are our responsibility. Excluding all other words, we will do our best in the quarantine field.
For everyone’s safety, I ask that the townspeople have a little more patience until the infection is reliably suppressed and participate in distancing and making an effort.
