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| Foreigners residing in Korea are waiting for their turn in a long line to receive a corona 19 diagnostic test in front of the reception counter at the National Medical Center in Jung-gu, Seoul. |
In the third section of the spring rain, 355 new cases of coronavirus infection (Corona 19) occurred. In Seoul alone, 1,670 cases of the March 1 rally were received and 2,500 people are expected to attend the rally, raising concerns about the spread of Corona 19.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the 1st, the number of new confirmed cases was 355, reaching 300 for the second day. Recently, the number of corona 19 confirmed cases has been rising and falling around 400. For one week, the number of new corona19 confirmed cases was ‘356 → 440 → 396 → 390 → 415 → 356 → 355’.
In the midst of this, there are voices concerned about the re-proliferation of the March 3, 1 urban rally. This is because the recent spread is not at a level of relief, considering that there were 166 new confirmed cases on August 15, when a large-scale’Gwanghwamun rally’ was held last year.
Deputy Head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters (Ministry of Health and Welfare) Kwon Deok-cheol also said in a speech at the Seoul Central Government Complex, “It is said that meetings are scheduled in various places in the city center for verse 3 and 1. The painful memories of the spread of the Corona 19 infection through the meeting that took place are still vivid,” he said. “If you are planning a meeting, please cancel it as much as possible.”
Of course, it is difficult to say that this rally is more dangerous than last year’s Liberation Day rally. This is because the police, who have learned while experiencing the Liberation Day rally, are also committed to quarantine management by putting a large number of personnel this time. It seems that the storm and storm that blows harder than expected will have an effect.
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| Gwanghwamun on the day of the March 1st../News1 © News1 Reporter Choi Hyunman |
In fact, on the day of Liberation Day last year, Gwanghwamun, which had no time to step due to a large crowd, showed a sloppy appearance as of 10 am. Only a few YouTubers were yelling at the police.
Still, as the number of people scheduled to attend the meeting is large, there is a good chance that the meeting will grow over time. In fact, some people were wearing raincoats and were preparing for the meeting.
If there is a recurrence of this rally, it could also pour cold water on returning to daily life. Vaccination has been smoothly performed since the 26th of last month, but the number of confirmed cases has risen as citizens’ awareness of the vaccination has declined from the start of vaccination abroad.
Deputy Deputy General Kwon said on the 28th of last month, “I should never forget the fact that the number of confirmed cases increased, perhaps because of the alleviation of tensions over quarantine immediately after vaccination began in various countries.” You have to stick to the basics so that you don’t have it.” In addition, starting on the 2nd, students will also start school.
If sporadic gatherings are combined with the low alertness and the start of school, it can lead to a dangerous situation.
Eun-mi Chun, a professor of respiratory medicine at Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, also said, “It was allowed only for small gatherings, but after the gathering, it is possible to gather to eat in the evening.” And be careful,” he said.