[사회]500 people for 4 consecutive days…”Group immunity or 4th epidemic crossroads”

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As the spread of Corona 19 in Korea continued, the number of new confirmed cases reached 500 for four consecutive days.

The government repeatedly demanded compliance with the quarantine regulations, saying that it was at a crossroads whether it would go to mass immunization through vaccination or to make the 4th epidemic a reality.

Reporter Shin Yoon-jung reports.

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The number of new confirmed cases in Korea recorded another 500 as the weather cleared and the amount of movement and contact increased.

It has gone up and down 300-400 people, but recently it has maintained 500 people a day.

It is the first time in three months since January, after the third epidemic, it has recorded 500 people for four consecutive days.

By region, the proportion of patients in non-metropolitan areas such as Busan and Gyeongnam, following the metropolitan area, is approaching 40%, and the spread is spreading nationwide.

[백순영 / 가톨릭대 의대 명예교수 : 수도권에서 300명은 그대로 유지가 되고 있는데 비수도권에 있어서 점점 늘어서 200명이 넘어가고 있거든요. 지금 상황으로 보면 이게 언제 집단 발생이 대규모로 일어나서 800~1,000명 이렇게 한꺼번에 튈지…]

In the case of major infections, confirmed cases are followed, mainly in entertainment establishments and stalls.

In addition, as it is spreading throughout everyday life such as gyms, daycare centers, and schools, there is growing concern that it is predicting the fourth epidemic.

In particular, there are many crowded schedules such as Easter and the 4/7 re-election, which raises concerns about further spread.

The government repeatedly requested to comply with the quarantine regulations, saying that if the 4th outbreak occurs, the lack of medical personnel will disrupt vaccination.

[권덕철 / 중앙재난안전대책본부 1차장 : 모든 일상 공간에서 저변을 넓히며 4차 유행을 예고하고 있는 게 아닌가 싶습니다. 지금 우리는 순조로운 백신 접종을 통한 집단 면역으로 가느냐 4차 유행이 현실화되느냐는 기로에 서 있습니다.]

In particular, he stressed that it is important to get a diagnostic test as soon as possible if you have any symptoms.

Along with this, the government ordered local governments and related ministries to manage strict quarantine management for religious facilities and department stores where crowds of people gather, tourist destinations in spring, and polling places for the 4/7 rehabilitation line.

YTN Shin Yoon-jung[[email protected]]is.

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