Vaccine anxiety rises, Democratic Party “can withstand up to 1000 confirmed cases”

Citizens who visited the Corona 19 Detection Clinic at a public health facility in Chungnam on the 20th, when the number of new coronavirus (Corona 19) infections occurred, the highest in history with 1,097 people, are being examined by medical personnel.

On the 20th, when the number of new corona19 confirmed cases hit a record 1,097, the Democratic Party’s response to “Let’s answer carefully” was the main reaction. In an official comment for the day, the Democratic Party called for people’s voluntary participation in the quarantine, saying, “He’s desperate to stop beyond distancing” (Spokesperson Heo Young). In the power of the people, “Coward, just a few days ago, the ring has rung. The government should decide and take responsibility for it ”(Spokesperson Bae Jun-young) was criticized.

The possibility of raising social distancing to the third stage or not has become a political issue among opposition parties. The number of new confirmed cases for which the government is delaying its decision has exceeded the three-tiered standard of the Ministry of Health and Welfare (more than 800-1000 nationwide or a rapid increase of about twice as much). On the day that Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun chaired the Defense Countermeasures Headquarters meeting, the Democratic Party also carried out a three-stage update on pros and cons.

Representative Seongju Kim, Secretary of the Democratic Party of the Health and Welfare Committee, “There is already an outbreak due to contact with acquaintances and relatives that cannot be prevented with the three-stage update,” he said. “We cannot guarantee a significant additional quarantine effect.”He discarded the cautious theory. An unconventional member of the Democratic Party who wanted anonymity said: “It is obvious that small business owners and freelancers will become more difficult in the third stage, which will make decision-making difficult,” he said.

Lee Nak-yeon, the representative of the Democratic Party (center), speaks at the Supreme Council meeting held at the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the 18th. Kim Tae-nyeon (right) said the claim of failure to ensure the Corona 19 vaccine by the People’s Strength leadership on this day was called “a strange and inferior conspiracy theory.” News 1

But a reelected member of the metropolitan area “There are not a few legislators, including myself, who need to be improved even now,” he said. “It may be better for the self-employed to endure it for a week or two and become remarkably stable.”Said. On the 13th, Gyeonggi Governor Lee Jae-myeong insisted, “Even in the metropolitan area, the three-stage upgrade should be implemented as soon as possible.”

Prime Minister Chung appeared on KBS this morning and said: “(the third stage) does not necessarily apply nationally,” and said: “In some cases, it is possible to apply in the metropolitan area or (locally).”

In particular, public opinion about the Corona 19 vaccine is deteriorating. The Korean government is lagging behind in obtaining a vaccine for “messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA),” which is being evaluated as a new technology from the global pharmaceutical company Pfizer and Modena. When asked about the possibility of vaccinating vaccines such as Pfizer, Janssen and Modena in the first quarter of the day, Prime Minister Chung replied: “There is no present” and “there is an imminent contract with the companies, but there is no promise of supply for the first quarter “.

An illustration of the COVID-19 vaccine from a global pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson-Jansen. Reuters = Yonhap News

The Democratic Party said: “The situation is different between the United States and Europe. It is necessary to first look at the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines distributed in these regions ”(key officials), from the government side. Representative Seongju Kim said, “Each country has different quarantine strategies.” “Young and Mi thought it would be better to get group immunity than die from the side effects of vaccination, and they decided to take the risk, but Korea is relatively good at handling the situation, with around 1,000 confirmed cases in Korea.”He insisted.

However, the opposition opposition points out that “people who die at home without being cared for because they cannot even secure beds” (Jun-young Bae, spokesman for the people’s force) point out. It is spreading to presidential responsibility. Former Congressman Yoo Seung-min said on the day, “What is the priority of people’s lives and safety?” “The president must make a decision before there is more damage to human life. For the three-stage upgrade problem and the vaccine problem, the president must stand in front of the people and take full responsibility and report the solution, ”he wrote on Facebook.

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Questions and Answers About Corona 19 Vaccine by the Secretary of the Democratic Party Welfare Committee

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On the 20th, Congressman Seongju Kim posted a post titled ‘Curious Questions About the Corona Vaccine’ on his Facebook page, explaining the controversial ▶ when the vaccine was introduced ▶ vaccination scenarios ▶ expected effects. He criticized the announcement of the day that “the opposition party that claims that vaccines is disrupting the defense front.” Below is a partial text from Congressman Kim.

Can the vaccine always be available?

It is expected around February-March of next year. The government is trying to advance that time as much as possible. In order for vaccination to take place, you need to request approval from a vaccine developer, approval from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, obtain a vaccine, and prepare for vaccination. The approval of agencies that play the same role as the Korean Food and Drug Administration, such as the US FDA and the European EMA, is also a reference for us. Vaccines in no country have not yet been approved by the Ministry of Food and Pharmaceutical Safety. Pfizer and AstraZeneca have applied for the approval of the Ministry of Food and Pharmaceutical Safety. We said the UK will decide to approve the AstraZeneca vaccine at the end of December, so our Food and Drug Administration will be able to quickly review it. I don’t know why there is an article that says vaccination is impossible because it has not received FDA approval. It is not possible to use it in Korea which is approved by the US FDA, but the Korean Food and Drug Administration judges it independently.

If you sign 10 million people, do you get it all at once?

No. Receive sequentially according to the vaccine production and supply plan. Even if they all arrive at the same time, it is not possible to inoculate all at once because medical personnel and storage and transportation systems must be prepared. However, the Korean health system is expected to be able to achieve the vaccination goal faster than any other country.

Kim Sung-joo, member of the Democratic Party. News 1

Can I get it right away when the vaccine arrives?

No. Preparation for inoculation is necessary. A vaccine is an injectable drug, not an edible drug. You must receive vaccinations in a prescribed order at a designated medical facility. First, the targets for vaccination will be workers and older people in accommodation facilities for high-risk groups, such as medical personnel, nursing homes, and nursing homes. Not everyone can be right at any time.

Do you develop immunity immediately after receiving the vaccine?

No. The Pfizer, Modena and AstraZeneca vaccines currently developed require two doses. Antibodies are said to form 3 weeks after the first vaccination and 2 weeks after the second vaccination (it is slightly different for each vaccine product). About 2 months after the first vaccination, the immune function can be seen. You can get vaccinated today and remove your mask tomorrow.

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Reporters Saerom Sim and Hae Ri Park [email protected]