[현장생중계]Central Defense Response Headquarters Briefing (January 19) | YTN

[이상원 / 중앙방역대책본부 역학조사분석단장]

I will tell you about the situation in Korea the previous day.

First is the metropolitan area.

In connection with the correctional facility in Songpa-gu, Seoul, two additional people were confirmed during the follow-up inspection of the quarantine, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 1223.

Regarding the third hospital in Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, 13 additional cases were confirmed during the interview after the first confirmed case occurred on January 16, and the cumulative number of cases to date is 14.

In relation to welfare facilities in Anyang-si and Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do, 9 additional cases were confirmed each during the investigation of the contact after the first confirmed cases occurred, so the cumulative number of confirmed cases is 20.

In relation to the traditional market in Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, 19 additional cases were confirmed during the investigation of the contact after the first case occurred on January 5, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases so far is 20.

In relation to a meat processing company in Yangju, Gyeonggi-do, 10 more were confirmed during quarantine after January 15, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 100.

In connection with the church in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do, 7 more were confirmed during quarantine after January 16, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 216. Honam area.

In relation to the farm in Yeongam-gun, Jeollanam-do, 5 additional people were confirmed during the investigation of the contact after the first confirmed case occurred on January 16, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 6.

It is the Gyeongbuk region.

In connection with the bank of Pohang City in Gyeongsangbuk-do, 11 additional contacts were confirmed during the investigation after the first confirmed case occurred on January 13, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 12.

If you need additional data on other occurrences, we will explain it in detail through the spokesperson’s office after briefing.

First, let me tell you about the trend of occurrence over the past week.

The number of COVID-19 patients in the third week of 21 years was 3822, a decrease of 1519 from 5413 the previous week.

The decline was 29%, the largest in recent years.

A more positive indicator is the significant decrease in occurrences in vulnerable facilities such as nursing homes and nursing homes.

The number of patients in nursing homes and nursing homes was 341 compared to 578 in the previous week, a 41% decrease.
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Meanwhile, quarantine authorities are concerned that despite the current declining trend, information about this declining trend will be a false signal to loosen awareness.

Currently, it is the winter season when respiratory viruses are most active.

In addition, there is concern about the introduction of various mutant viruses from overseas.

The current trend is that the incidence of large-scale groups is decreasing, while the incidence of individual patients by contact with confirmed patients is increasing.

At any time, it is possible that one case of individual contact will lead to a large outbreak, which could mean that another new epidemic can begin.

Today, I will tell you about the virus mutations in the 6th International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization last week.

The World Health Organization held an Emergency Committee on the International Health Code last week and evaluated the international risk associated with the recent COVID-19 mutation as very high.

Regarding the effects of mutations, it has been confirmed that the mutations reported in the UK do not affect the severity, but are more prevalent, and that the case of the mink-related mutations reported in Denmark is no longer prevalent in humans.

The World Health Organization recommended that the testing capabilities, including laboratory tests, be strengthened nationwide, strengthened monitoring of viruses, and shared the results with all countries.

As a member of the international community responsible for the safety and safety of Korea, we will strengthen the function of pathogen analysis to actively respond.

In addition, as the COVID-19 mutant virus continues to persist, we are planning to implement stronger quarantine measures for foreign immigrants.

In the meantime, the quarantine authorities have mandated all foreigners to submit negative PCR confirmations to block the inflow of the COVID-19 mutant virus from the UK and South Africa, etc. Has been strengthening.

From January 18th, one day before, the diagnostic test cycle for all overseas visitors has been shortened from 3 days to 1 day after entry to strengthen the monitoring and management of mutant viruses.

In addition, in order to thoroughly block the influx of mutant viruses, the suspension of flights departing from the UK will be extended by one week until January 28th, and from January 25th, new arrivals to Brazil will also be subject to enhanced quarantine measures.

Lastly, I would like to tell you about the fact that among those who were self-contained the previous day, they urgently needed appendic surgery, but the transfer to the hospital was delayed.

First of all, I would like to say that I deeply apologize for any inconvenience and dangerous situation.

Even if the person is currently in self-isolation, a system has already been prepared and implemented in case the person in question urgently needs medical treatment due to a disease other than Corona 19.

We will take measures so that local government officials can thoroughly understand and master the contents of the guidelines so that the same issue does not occur again in the future.

Now is a time when hope and crisis intersect.

However, the quarantine authorities still believe that it cannot be vigilant.

We will continue to respond thoroughly without any loosening.

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