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Let me tell you the current status of the national Corona 19 infection outbreak.
As of November 19, 293 new confirmed cases were confirmed in Korea and 50 cases were confirmed abroad, making the cumulative total number of confirmed cases 29,654.
Currently, 3058 people are in quarantine treatment and 79 people have severe gastric disorders.
Yesterday there were 2 deaths and the cumulative death toll was 498.
I wish the blessings and wishes of the deceased to the grieving family with a word of deep comfort.
I will explain the current status of the main domestic outbreaks.
Regarding Seodaemun-gu University, Seoul, 11 more were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed case occurred on November 16, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases so far is 12.
Regarding the religious facilities in Dobong-gu, Seoul, 23 more were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed case occurred on November 15, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 24.
Regarding the religious facilities in Seocho-gu, Seoul, an additional 11 cases were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed cases occurred on November 16, and a total of 12 cases have accumulated to date.
In relation to the Seoul Metropolitan Alumni Movement Meeting, 9 additional contacts were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed cases occurred on November 14, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases so far is 10.
Regarding karaoke at Gimpo-si, Gyeonggi-do, 9 additional people were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed case occurred on November 16, so the cumulative number of confirmed patients is 10.
In relation to the secondary school in Hadong-gun, Gyeongnam, an additional 11 cases were confirmed during the contact investigation, for a total of 21 cases.
Regarding the Suncheon City Village of Jeollanam-do, an additional 9 cases were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed cases on November 15, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 10.
Regarding child care in Cheorwon-gun, Gangwon-do, 7 additional cases were confirmed during the contact investigation after the first confirmed cases occurred on November 15, and a total of 8 confirmed cases have accumulated so far. .
We will explain in detail to you through the Spokesperson’s office after the briefing if you need additional data on future events.
In preparation for the simultaneous outbreak of COVID-19 and influenza as the winter season enters, guidelines have been developed and implemented for general medical institutions as of today to provide adequate medical care to patients with influenza and prevent the infection and spread of COVID-19 within medical institutions.
Medical institutions can verify symptoms through advance reservations and orient face-to-face treatments, visits to screening clinics, telephone consultations, and prescriptions at the discretion of medical staff.
When visiting patients, you can follow standard infection prevention rules and preventively prescribe antiviral drugs when you suspect influenza.
In this sense, as of today, health insurance applies to the prescription of antiviral drugs for children, the elderly and immunosuppressed patients.
In addition, we inform you that the procedure has been simplified so that if a test request form is issued after treatment, the screening clinic has simplified the procedure so that you can receive a corona 19 test or a corona 19 test and simultaneous influenza without a separate questionnaire.
There is a massive outbreak around the world right now and there are no positive signs that the outbreak is slowing down.
As of mid-November, there are between 500,000 and 600,000 new patients worldwide every day.
This is more than double compared to September, just two months ago, and 6 times compared to May.
This phenomenon is common not only in one country, but in most countries in the Northern Hemisphere, and it is considered to be related to seasonal factors in the respiratory virus outbreak.
Domestic patients are also increasing rapidly. Korea is one of the three OECD countries with the lowest incidence rate per 100 patients in the last week, but the recent rapid increase is clearly concerning.
Geographically, the recent trend is still prevalent in the metropolitan area. As for the route of infection, it is often caused by small-scale community infections such as acquaintances gatherings, workplace infections, and use of entertainment facilities.
We already know what behaviors are dangerous and what behaviors can help prevent them.
Additionally, quarantine authorities are focusing more on improving epidemiological responses and diagnostic capabilities to block the path of the epidemic.
However, the most important thing is your participation.
What I want to talk about in particular today is the importance of early diagnosis.
Corona 19 virus is a strong release of the virus even before symptoms appear.
And even after an outbreak, they can shed the virus continuously for several days.
Therefore, early detection is very important for everyone’s safety.
If you have symptoms, you should go to the clinic as soon as possible.
Otherwise, many of the people exposed during the contact period could be at risk.
In addition, warm social consideration is also required so that those who need an exam are willing to undergo an exam.
Anyone can get infectious diseases.
Those who need to be tested should not hesitate to do so for fear of possible social disadvantage.
If, due to vague concerns, the test is not carried out on time, the damage will fall on our entire society.
I believe that each and everyone who is willing to test for everyone is an invisible force protecting our society.
We ask that you actively take the test for me, my family, and society, and I ask those around you to encourage and consider you.
Furthermore, as the number of confirmed corona 19 increased rapidly recently, the act of distributing fake news is occurring which falsely increased the number of confirmed cases than the real scale by exploiting this.
Currently, as the outbreak in local communities accelerates, we are strengthening national quarantine efforts.
In a situation where local governments, the medical community and all the people are responding in concert, the spread of baseless false information not only hinders quarantine activities, but also threatens the health and safety of people. .
Quarantine authorities are taking very seriously the moment when the local epidemic is in full swing.
We will quickly and transparently disclose the current status of infection in Korea, risk factors, and progress of epidemiological investigations so that you can refer to them for live quarantine.
We recommend that you cut down on unnecessary meetings and wear a full mask.
