Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun is answering the question of Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seong-ju by attending an emergency question to check the current status of quarantine and vaccine supply and demand for a novel coronavirus infection (Corona 19) held at the main assembly hall of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 8th. News 1
The government plans to start vaccination against the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) from the end of February, and said, “Our country will become one of the first countries to overcome Corona 19.”
Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun explained the plan to introduce the Corona 19 vaccine at the National Assembly plenary meeting held on the 8th, explaining the plan to introduce the Corona 19 vaccine and made the announcement in’Questions on the current status of quarantine caused by Corona 19, the situation of vaccine supply and demand and the timing of vaccination.
Prime Minister Chung replied, “It will start in late February,” when asked “when will the vaccination start?” Regarding the reason why the exact date could not be specified, Prime Minister Chung said, “The vaccine-related contract does not specify the timing of supply.” “It is only specified for quarters, but trust in the government is maintained only when there is no disruption after the government reports. It can be (now) I can’t easily specify when.”
Prime Minister Chung said, “The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) is preparing a license to use the AstraZeneca vaccine. It will take several months to approve the original use, but because the situation is urgent, we are preparing for the fastest approval. It will take a while.”
In response, Congressman Seongju Kim pointed out that “I understand that it has to go through the process, but other countries have started vaccination, but the people are uneasy and dissatisfied with areas that Korea has not yet done.”
Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun is answering the questions of Democratic Party lawmaker Kim Seong-ju at the plenary session of the National Assembly in Yeouido, Seoul on the morning of the 8th in an emergency question on the current situation of quarantine, vaccine supply, and vaccination timing due to Corona 19. News 1
Prime Minister Chung replied, “The government originally had a plan to secure a successful vaccine in a timely and necessary amount.” “The vaccine currently being used abroad is not completely complete.” “It has been a month since (beginning of vaccination), and all countries such as the United States and the UK are insignificant (the vaccination rate) is at the level of 1% and 2%.” It is important whether the vaccination is finished and the routine is possible.”
“Our Republic of Korea is probably doing our best with confidence that it will be one of the first countries to overcome Corona 19.” You will be able to reach it.”
It was determined that the current situation of the Corona 19 epidemic in Korea has passed its peak. Prime Minister Jeong responded to the question of Rep. Kim Seong-ju, “Do you think that the corona 19 has been on a decreasing trend from the end of last year?” “The infectious reproductive index (R value) has now fallen to 1 level. We believe that we can go to a stabilization trend.”
Regarding the cause of the 3rd pandemic of Corona 19 since last November, he said, “There seems to be a seasonal cause.” After fighting the corona for about a year, quarantine may be a little difficult in some countries. There were also many patients. These things acted in a complex way, and the third epidemic came.”
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Chung expressed his apology, saying, “I apologize to the public for the occurrence of many confirmed cases in facilities managed by the government” regarding the collective infection in the Eastern Detention Center.
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