“The 4th epidemic crossroads… 1,000 confirmed cases may come out a day again.”

Input 2021.04.04 19:15

The government referred to the possibility of the ‘4th outbreak’ of Corona 19 and called for cooperation in national quarantine.

On the 4th, Kwon Deok-cheol, the first deputy head of the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (Minister of Health and Welfare), announced a speech to the public at the Seoul Government Complex and said, “Looking back on the experience of the past year, the current situation has many similarities to just before the’pandemic’ began in earnest.” “Now we are at a crossroads where the 4th epidemic may begin,” he said.

Deputy General Manager Kwon said, “With an average of 500 patients per day, if this epidemic spreads again, the outbreak could grow to 1,000 or more per day within a short period of time.” It is predicting the spread of the disease. It is difficult to find a safe place from Corona 19 because infection is spreading all over the country and infection is occurring in various everyday spaces.”

He said, “The fight against Corona 19 is not over until the end, and we need a arduous response until we reach collective immunity.” “Safety from infection” should be a top priority rather than going out and gathering to feel the spring. “You shouldn’t get tired of protecting yourself and your family.”

Regarding the COVID-19 vaccination, he said, “If the vaccination is completed well by June, the risk of COVID-19 will be greatly reduced, but if the situation worsens, the dispersion of quarantine capabilities will cause a disruption in vaccination and the positive effect will be delayed.” “As the vaccination started in many countries, tensions declined, and the pandemic has gone through, and eventually, a painful re-blockade begins, and we have to use this as a counterpart teacher,” he said.

Deputy Deputy General Kwon said, “Reduce all meetings as much as possible, especially avoid meetings in closed rooms, and follow the quarantine rules if inevitable. If the trend grows again, the government should raise the level of’social distancing.’ (Then) everyone has to have a difficult time.”

On this day, Deputy General Manager Kwon also revealed that he is reviewing measures to prohibit grouping or restrict operation in some industries, such as entertainment establishments, singing practice centers, door-to-door sales, indoor sports facilities, and churches that have many violations of quarantine regulations.