Dividing the distance again? … ‘Three-stage update’ went on to point out “confused” by long agony

Entry 2020.12.18 16:27

The number of confirmed coronavirus infections in Korea surpassed 1,000 a day on the third day. However, it is noted that the confusion will increase as the government is known to be considering ‘2.5 steps + α (alpha)’ measures to add a group ban mechanism in detail rather than increasing social distancing in the third step. .

On the 17th, the Accident Control Headquarters of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (heavy water version) published the ‘Guidelines to minimize blind spots for prevention’, which contains the content to complement the current 2.5 steps of social distancing .

Under the new guidelines, ‘Pub Hold’em’, which drinks and plays from 0 o’clock on the 19th, was included in the group ban. If a person organizes a party or event in a hotel or other accommodation facility, the allowable number of seats will be strictly observed and, if violated, the person will be expelled immediately. The ski resort will close at 9 pm and private companies are advised to work from home and extend the jet lag system.

Sohn Young-rae, head of the Strategic Planning Division, said: “This is to improve the problems raised in step 2.5 of the current distancing of the metropolitan area.” In fact, instead of increasing the distance to the self-employed in the third stage of the ‘Korean Closure’, it seeks to maximize the effect of stage 2.5 distance from the metropolitan area by regulating the places that have been left empty in the quarantine management.

Currently, the size of confirmed coronavirus infection patients has already exceeded the standard for the final three stages of social distancing. The daily average of confirmed cases in the region during the past week was 934.4. The criteria for the 3rd stage of distancing is when “more than 800 to 1000 people nationwide or a rapid increase such as doubling.” Along with the number of confirmed cases, the number of deaths and seriously ill patients is increasing rapidly.

However, voices of discontent that the method of dividing the steps by not complying with the principle of distancing from the government is increasing the confusion.

A Minmo (31) office worker said: “I have understood the existing step-by-step quarantine guidelines through articles and the internet, but since the goals to ban clusters have changed in a ‘more alpha’ way, I am confused as to what rhythms to match. He also asked, “The restaurant is also changing to allow only packing, but should I cancel all appointments?”

Some point out that although the requirements for all three stages have already been met, the stage has not been improved, increasing the burden on the medical community.

Eun-mi Chun, professor of respiratory medicine at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, said: “There are already patients who die while waiting for a bed, but if the medical system collapses, the third stage cannot be prevented.” “The economy and the quarantine cannot reach a parallel line.” The labor shortage is a more serious problem. “

Meanwhile, the government began an internal review to increase social distancing in the third stage, but maintained the position it decided with the greatest possible care, taking into account the socioeconomic impact that the third stage would bring. In a briefing on the 18th, Son said in a briefing on the 18th, “There is considerable economic damage in upgrading to stage three.”

If the government upgrades to the third stage, the number of multipurpose facilities that are prohibited or restricted in operation is estimated to reach 2.30 million. “In the case of multipurpose facilities, all multipurpose facilities such as stores, cinemas, wedding halls, beauty salons and computer cafes will cease, excluding the purchase of essential items and medicines.” “This figure is 1.12 million throughout the country. Considering only the metropolitan area, it amounts to about 500,000,” he explained.