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[이상원 / 중앙방역대책본부 역학조사분석단장]
I’ll tell you about the domestic outbreak the day before.
First is the metropolitan area.
Regarding the correctional facility in Songpa-gu, Seoul, two more people were confirmed during the quarantine follow-up inspection, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 1,223.
Regarding the third hospital in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, an additional 13 cases were confirmed during the interview after the first confirmed cases on January 16, and the cumulative number of cases to date is 14.
Regarding the wellness facilities in Anyang-si and Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, an additional 9 cases were confirmed each during the contact investigation after the first case occurred, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 20.
Relating to the traditional market in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, an additional 19 cases were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first case occurred on January 5, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is a total of 20.
Regarding a meat processing company in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, 10 more were confirmed during the quarantine after January 15, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 100.
Regarding the church in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 7 more were confirmed during the quarantine after January 16, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 216. Honam area.
Regarding the farm in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do, an additional 5 people were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed case occurred on January 16, making the cumulative number of confirmed cases 6.
It is the Gyeongbuk region.
Regarding the Pohang City Bank in Gyeongsangbuk-do, 11 additional contacts were confirmed during the investigation after the first confirmed case occurred on January 13, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 12.
If you need additional information on other events, we will explain it to you in detail through the Spokesperson’s office after the briefing.
First, let me tell you about the trend of occurrence during the past week.
The number of COVID-19 patients in the third week of year 21 was 3,822, a decrease of 1,519 from 5,413 the previous week.
The decrease was 29%, the highest in recent years.
A more positive indicator is the significant decrease in occurrences in vulnerable facilities such as nursing homes and nursing homes.
The number of patients in nursing homes and nursing homes was 341 compared to 578 in the previous week, a decrease of 41%.
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Meanwhile, quarantine authorities are concerned that, despite the current downward trend, information about this downward trend is a false signal to relax consciousness.
Currently, it is the winter season when respiratory viruses are most active.
In addition, there is concern about the introduction of several mutant viruses from abroad.
The current trend is that the incidence of large-scale groups is decreasing, while the incidence of individual patients by contact with confirmed patients is increasing.
At any time, it is possible for a single contact case to lead to a large outbreak, which could mean that another new epidemic may begin.
Today, I will tell you about the virus mutations in the Sixth International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization last week.
The World Health Organization held an Emergency Committee on the International Health Code last week and assessed the international risk associated with the recent COVID-19 mutation as very high.
Regarding the effects of mutations, it has been confirmed that the mutations reported in the UK do not affect severity, but are more prevalent, and that the mink-related mutations reported in Denmark are no longer prevalent in humans.
The World Health Organization recommended that testing capabilities, including laboratory tests, be strengthened across the country, virus monitoring strengthened, and results shared with all countries.
As a member of the international community responsible for Korea’s safety and security, we will strengthen the pathogen analysis function to actively respond.
Additionally, as the mutant virus COVID-19 continues to persist, we are planning to implement stricter quarantine measures for foreign immigrants.
Meanwhile, the quarantine authorities have ordered all foreigners to submit negative PCR confirmations to block the entry of the mutant virus COVID-19 from the UK and South Africa etc. It has been getting stronger.
From January 18, the day before, the cycle of diagnostic tests for all foreign visitors has been reduced from 3 days to 1 day after entry to strengthen the control and management of mutant viruses.
Furthermore, in order to completely block the influx of mutant viruses, the suspension of flights leaving the UK will be extended by one week until January 28, and from January 25, newcomers to Brazil will also be subject to improved quarantine measures.
Finally, I would like to tell you that among those who self-contained the day before, they urgently needed appendix surgery, but the transfer to the hospital was delayed.
First of all, I would like to say that I deeply apologize for any inconvenience and dangerous situation.
Even if the person is currently in self-isolation, a system has already been developed and implemented in case the person in question urgently needs medical treatment due to an illness other than Corona 19.
We will take steps so that local government officials can fully understand and master the content of the guidelines so that the same problem does not occur again in the future.
Now is a time when hope and crisis intersect.
However, quarantine authorities still believe that he cannot be alert.
We will continue to respond fully without slacking off.
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