Moon promises air-tight quarantine of Korean nationals returning from Wuhan

문 대통령 "교민 임시시설 빈틈없이 관리,... 혐오 아닌 협력 필요"

President Moon Jae-in has promised a tight quarantine on all Korean nationals set to return home on Friday from Wuhan.
The president is calling for flawless execution by the authorities... and unity among the people in fighting the outbreak.
Shin Se-min has the details.
Entering the conference hall after sterilizing his hands with sanitizers.
President Moon Jae-in ordered checkups and disinfection of the South Koreans coming from Wuhan on a chartered flight set to return Friday.
Assuring the Korean people that only those with no sign of symptoms will be returning home after a time in isolation,... the president said there would be no compromise when it comes to the public's safety.
"There has not been a confirmed case or suspected case of coronavirus among South Korean nationals in Wuhan. The government understands the anxiety local residents have over the housing facility to quarantine returning Koreans in the region. The government will make sure there are perfect safety measures."
The president's message comes against the backdrop of strong opposition from the two cities Asan and Jincheon formally chosen by the government on Wednesday to house South Korean nationals returning from Wuhan.
The president also promised an air-tight quarantine to maintain the current status of NO secondary infections occuring in South Korea.
Moon also instructed his administration to release relevant information quickly and transparently.
The president stood firm in dealing with fake news that goes beyond freedom of speech,... and added that anyone producing and distributing made-up stories would be committing a grave criminal act obstructing public safety.
"We can arm ourselves against the coronavirus using trust and cooperation, not fear and despair."
Moon also highlighted the importance of monitoring financial markets closely for any instability while tracking the potential negative impact on companies doing business in China.
"Despite the difficult job of controlling the spread of the virus, the president promised the public that there is no need to feel anxious and said the nation should overcome the crisis as one
Shin Se-min, Arirang News."

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