“Preparing for COVID-19 mutation”…Government extends suspension of flights departing UK until March 11

[서울=뉴스핌] Reporter Kim Joon-hee = The government has decided to further extend direct flights from the UK until the 11th of next month to block the influx of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) into Korea.

According to the quarantine authorities and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the UK on the 24th, the suspension of direct flights from the UK scheduled for the 25th will be extended for two weeks until March 11.

[영종도=뉴스핌] Reporter Lee Hyung-seok = Foreigners are entering Korea wearing quarantine uniforms at Incheon Airport on the afternoon of the 5th amid a case of a new corona 19 mutant virus being spread to local communities. 2021.02.05 [email protected]

The government has stopped operating flights from London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport since December 23 last year when a mutant virus from the UK was received.

Currently, when entering Korea ▲ submit a negative PCR confirmation issued within 72 hours from the departure date ▲ self-isolate after a diagnostic test at a temporary living facility and re-test before quarantine ▲If a negative PCR confirmation is not submitted, the facility is quarantined after a diagnostic test for temporary living facilities (14 days) , Self-pay) measures are being implemented.

The quarantine authorities said, “Please refer to the currently operating indirect flights, and the availability of flights by country of transit, the need for a COVID-19 voice confirmation, and the expiration date are subject to change from time to time. Please be sure to check.”

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