[종합] Quarantine Authority “Possibility of group outbreak after school begins … more concerned about lower grades”

Quarantine authorities decided that the likelihood of group infection of the new coronavirus infection (Corona19) after the opening of the elementary, middle, and high schools was not high, but there was increased concern about infection in the lower grades. However, it was announced on Day 4 that if the current crown 19 trend is the same, it will be possible to attend school from third grade on high school.

Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Quarantine Countermeasures (Bang Dae-bon) headquarters, said at a briefing at the Osong Center for Disease Control and Prevention in Chungcheongbuk-do the same day.

“In preparation for this, the Ministry of Education and quarantine authorities (prepared for infectious disease prevention in after-school schools) prepared guidance and management guides in case of (group outbreak) and conducted training drills” . “Said.

Regarding the consultation with educational authorities, he said: “Students and teachers are also important in school quarantine measures.” We agreed to take measures to reflect the guidelines. ”

When asked if the risk of infection varies by school level, he said, “There are some difficulties in maintaining a personal hygiene rule or social distance at a lower grade than a high school or high school student.”

Regarding the time to go to school, “either on May 11 or 18, you must still analyze the situation and judge it”, but “if the current trend continues, maintain social distance or comply with hygiene regulations With that in mind, Middle School 3 will be the first to attend school. ”

In particular, on the 5th, Children’s Day was celebrated, and Chung gave a “sad heart” to the children and emphasized the rules of personal hygiene.

He said: “My parents and children will be very upset because I feel sorry for Children’s Day this year, but I am very sorry and sorry for the children.”

“Quarantine authorities want to focus on the ability of quarantine to prevent and detect sporadic outbreaks that may occur at the end of the May holidays,” said Corona 19. “The signal is vigilant.”

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