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On the 14th, medical staff are collecting samples from test subjects at a temporary screening clinic for novel coronavirus (Corona 19) infection in a square in front of Yongsan Station in Seoul. News 1
Since the number of confirmed cases of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) has risen and fallen by around 1,000 over several days, there is growing concern that the quarantine standard will be raised to 3 steps + α. According to the quarantine authorities on the 17th, the national average of confirmed cases is 832.9, which has already met the conditions for a three-stage update. If the average number of confirmed cases in Korea per week across the country is 800 to 1,000 or more, or if there are more than double the number of confirmed cases in the previous day in stage 2.5, the update criterion of 3 stages.
If it is upgraded to the third stage, meetings and events with more than 10 people are prohibited, and the operation of 500,000 multi-use facilities across the country, such as movie theaters, computer cafes, amusement parks and beauty salons, will be stopped. . In particular, unlike the first and second outbreaks, there is no distancing effect, so there is a possibility that the government will apply additional measures (+ α) that strengthen the quarantine standards instead of in the third stage. Seoul Mayor Seo Jeong-hyup also said on the 16th, “There is no place to go back. In preparation for the worst situation, we have started preparing measures by adding α to the third stage and improving the third stage.” .
Only restaurant packaging and delivery is allowed
Quarantine authorities are known to be considering allowing only packaging and delivery even in restaurants with high risk of infection during the third upgrade stage. The restaurant can be open until 9:00 p.m. just like in stage 3 to stage 2, but considering that it is difficult to wear a mask, it is more strict, such as only allowing delivery and packaging.
Sohn Young-rae, head of the Accident Recovery Headquarters (Heavy Soo-bon) strategic planning team, also said on the 16th: “Now, many experts are suggesting that, considering the characteristics of this trend, only allows take-out food in restaurants and cafes, and eating is prohibited. ” said. Mr. A (46), who runs a Korean restaurant in Namyangju, Gyeonggi-do, said, “Even if it is open until 9:00 pm, the number of visitors to the hall has been maintained, so we have been keeping it “We are working on measures.”
Stores in Myeong-dong, Seoul, are showing a busy appearance on the afternoon of the 17th, while the government is considering increasing social distancing in three stages due to the ‘third pandemic’ of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) . Yunhap news
The meeting is less than 10 people → less than 5 people
Unlike the first and second group of large-scale infections, this third outbreak is more pronounced in everyday life through small meetings between family members and acquaintances. As a result of the analysis of the group contagion pattern by the Central Defense Response Headquarters from last October to the last 10 days, the most common cases were infected through meetings of family members and acquaintances. Of the 7,500 confirmed cases, 1,645 were infected through family and acquaintances gatherings.
In light of this trend, quarantine authorities said there is a possibility to boost the number of meetings and events from ‘less than 10 people’ to ‘less than 5 people’ under the existing three-stage standard. Kim Mo (29), who lives in Hanam City, said: “If the meeting standard is changed to less than 5 people, we have to cancel a couple of year-end meetings that we had scheduled.”
Ski resorts and snow sledding sites are prohibited.
On the 6th, a user wearing a mask walks through the snow at the Elysian Gangchon Ski Resort in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. News 1
A plan is also being discussed to issue an order banning gatherings at ski resorts and snow sledding stations. As the days turn colder recently, crowds wanting to enjoy winter sports are pouring into the ski resorts. In fact, a total of 16 people, including part-time workers and users, have been diagnosed with Corona 19 since the opening of a ski resort in Pyeongchang. As confirmed cases from ski resorts continued, the ski resort conducted diagnostic tests on more than 800 employees. The government asked local governments to stop operating the ski resorts after 9 pm to prevent group infections.
Large-scale, industry-standard stores rather than area
In the third stage, large stores with a size of 3000m2 or more, such as department stores, will also be closed, but the government is also considering excluding some stores that sell essential items such as markets, convenience stores, small and medium-sized supermarkets. and retail stores of the group ban. This means that the industry standard is applied instead of the area (over 3000㎡). “The original purpose was to control the crowded part of the large-scale stores,” Sohn said. “However, many experts do not distinguish by area, but operate stores that buy essentials, but gather for other stores.” We are proposing that a ban is needed.
“There will be no sudden announcement of the third stage”
Jeon Byung-yul, professor of preventive medicine at Cha Medical University, who served as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said: “No matter what kind of step 3 is applied, it is useless if the person it does not adhere to quarantine rules. If it is not a necessary meeting, it will be canceled and crowded. It is important to minimize exposure, such as avoiding silver. People must have thorough hygiene and wear masks correctly. ”
Meanwhile, the government diagnosed that it has not yet reached the state of loss of control of the quarantine network or collapse of the medical system, which are the key conditions for the upgrade of the third stage. “The quarantine control network and the ability to accommodate the medical system are still being supported,” Son explained on the 17th. “We continue to investigate the need for the three-step decision process.” However, the government stressed that a large-scale upgrade to the third stage will not be announced. Sohn said: “Without a full announcement, we will gradually gather public interest and continue discussions, so that decisions are made in a predictable situation.”
Young-rae Son, head of the Accident Control Headquarters strategic planning team, is giving a briefing on Corona 19’s response at the Government Complex in Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul. News 1
Reporter Kwon Hye-rim [email protected]
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