[사회]’Infection of the military group’ Pocheon city’tense ‘… “low possibility of spread abroad”

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As a group infection occurred in the army unit in Pocheon City, Gyeonggi-do, the surrounding civilian areas were tense.

However, since the passage of military personnel is already restricted for several months, citizens maintain an atmosphere of calm amid a sense of tension.

There is a reporter on the scene. Reporter Hong Min-ki!

There was a massive infection at a nearby military base, how is the atmosphere there?

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The city of Pocheon where I am is a place with many nearby military units.

Hearing the stories of the citizens here, it is said that before the crown was spread, the military soldiers could easily be seen not only at the town hall but also at the intercity bus terminal.

However, news of the COVID-19 outbreak in nearby units is also a bit tense here.

According to the military and health officials, so far 37 people have been confirmed in an army unit about 10 kilometers from the area.

From the last 4 until today, confirmed cases continue to occur.

The military authorities have distributed the 246 people, including soldiers and officers of the unit, to nearby facilities to contain them one by one.

In addition, all departures and overnight stays, including petition holidays, are restricted and other military units in the city of Pocheon are also prohibited from leaving.

Pocheon City also took action against quarantine.

The city’s quarantine authorities said they had already completed a thorough investigation of the troops, but said they had not had contact with residents outside the unit.

In addition, since yesterday, 17 epidemiological investigators have entered the unit to investigate external visitors.

While the quarantine measures are in place, citizens generally maintain a calm atmosphere amid a sense of tension.

Since mid-August, this unit controls departures and overnight stays, excluding petition holidays, in accordance with the second phase of social distancing in the capital area.

In fact, even citizens said that it became difficult to see military personnel in the city for about 6 months.

However, the city plans to further strengthen quarantine measures for multipurpose facilities, including 500 bus terminals and bus stops, to ease residents’ anxiety.

Until now, YTN Hong Min-ki in Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do[[email protected]]is.

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