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In recent meetings and trips, more than 300 confirmed cases of infection with the new coronavirus (Corona 19) were found. Quarantine authorities said, “Please refrain from moving around as much as possible,” while worrying about the balloon effect of finding a destination instead of a home during the Chuseok holidays.
13 group infection cases, 311 confirmed after August
The three risks in the second half are ‘Chuseok, flu and winter’
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 17th, there have been 13 cases of group infection in meetings and travel since August. There were 311 confirmed cases in 14 cities and provinces. Jung Eun-kyung, head of the Central Defense Response Headquarters (Director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) said in a briefing: “There were 149 people infected in a meeting or trip, and 162 people were infected by them. ”
The Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) is holding an information session. Yunhap news
Representatively, since the first patient came out on 14 last month in connection with the group’s meeting in Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi province, 49 people have been confirmed, including 32 attendees and 17 additional radio waves. In connection with an online mountain coffee meeting in the metropolitan area, the number of confirmed cases has increased to 47 so far from 3. In addition, there are meetings of acquaintances in the Anyang-Gunpo area (35 people), meeting Yeongnam Golf Tour (30 people) and Sokcho Alumni Association Travel Meeting (29 people).
General Manager Jeong said, “Because he is exposed while walking for a long time and cannot wear a mask during meals or other activities, most people get infected even if one person is infected.” “Getting together with someone other than your family can cause the infection to spread and there is a risk of being exposed to the infection.”
Authorities cited the Chuseok holiday as the biggest risk factor in the second half and re-emphasized refraining from moving.
Group outbreaks related to travel and meetings since August. Source
“There are several risk factors that can be a catalyst for the trend,” said Jung, headquarters director. There is also concern about the balloon effect of increasing bookings for various resorts. ”
At the same time, he ordered: “Please cut the crown spread link by refraining from moving as much as possible, such as returning home and traveling, and refraining from small workers.”
In addition, authorities cited the main risks in the second half of the year as the increase in infectious respiratory diseases such as influenza (flu) and changes in the survival environment of the virus as the temperature drops.
“With the fall and winter months, respiratory infectious diseases such as influenza and the RS virus increase. If that happens, it will be difficult to diagnose, “she said.” (In preparation for this), free vaccines are being expanded and ongoing, and a diagnostic system is also being prepared. ”
“If the temperature drops, it becomes a good environment for the virus to survive and ventilation becomes difficult,” he said. “As time indoors increases, close contact increases, creating seasonal risk factors.”
They were concerned that the situation that is difficult to control will continue due to the high contagion and spread of Corona 19. “The accumulated confirmed cases of Corona 19 worldwide have exceeded 30 million. Although the epidemic continues, the trend of increase has not it stops at all. ” He said: “It is difficult to wait for the end of the crown at the moment, and it is very important to live safely with the crown, establish health habits and earn a living.”
Reporter Hwang Soo-yeon [email protected]
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