Prime Minister 丁 “Free corona diagnostic test for anyone at all public health centers nationwide”

Input 2021.04.07 09:15

“I will quickly find the confirmed cases hiding in the local community.”
“All means are used to stop the 4th epidemic”

Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun said on the 7th, regarding the corona situation at which the 4th pandemic risk has increased, “in the future, we will expand free tests so that anyone can receive free diagnostic tests at all public health centers across the country, regardless of the stage of distancing or symptoms.”

Prime Minister Chung said at a meeting of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters for Corona 19 presiding at the Jeonbuk Provincial Office this morning, saying, “In particular, we will expand the diagnostic tests to quickly find the confirmed cases hiding in the base of the local community.”

He said, “It is true that it is difficult for the medical staff to accurately distinguish the symptoms of the common cold,” he said. “If the public thinks’just in case’, please visit the nearest public health center and have them undergo an examination.”

Prime Minister Jung said, “If the 4th outbreak becomes a reality because it cannot break the momentum of Corona 19, there is inevitable disruption to the ongoing vaccination,” and “The government will do its best to prevent the 4th outbreak by mobilizing all means.”

The social distancing phase of’Seoul Metropolitan Area Phase 2, Non-capital Area Phase 1.5′ ends on the 11th. Prime Minister Chung said, “I will carefully review the quarantine measures after next week, keeping an eye on the situation day by day,” and “I will gather wisdom with experts and fiercely consider additional measures for more effective quarantine.”

Prime Minister Jeong said, “Today is the re-election day to elect 21 local government workers.” He also said, “People also thoroughly observe the quarantine rules at polling places, such as wearing masks and keeping distance, and please exercise one precious vote.”