New COVID-19 safety measures released in S. Korea ahead of leveling down of guidelines
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An end to South Korea's COVID-19 social distancing policy is inching ever closer as the number of new cases has dropped off sharply in recent days.
That's not to say the fight is over.
We have a preview of the South Korean government's plans for a new set of guidelines to ease us all toward a degree of normalcy.
Our Kim Do-yeon reports.
With the number of new coronavirus cases remaining below 50 cases a day in South Korea, the government is considering modifying its COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Here are the five key rules the government are labeling "routine safety measures."
Staying home when sick.
In the case of high fever or persistent coughing, people are recommended to call in sick and stay inside.
The guidelines say employers should support sick employees by allowing them to stay home without any fear of them losing their job or other repercussions.
Keeping a safe distance between people.
The distance should be at least a meter and people should continue to refrain from hugs and handshakes.
Disinfecting household items and letting fresh air into your home.
Airing out your house once in the morning and again at night is recommended.
People are still encouraged to avoid gatherings in enclosed spaces.
Disinfecting objects with diluted bleach every week is also encouraged.
Practicing good personal hygiene and covering coughs.
You are urged to wash your hands thoroughly every two hours... and it's recommended you refrain from touching your face.
Also, to cover coughs, use your sleeves instead of your hands.
Staying in touch with others.
While we can't communicate face-to-face as much, the government asks people to stay connected by video call, phone, text or email.
Also, the guidelines say COVID-19 patients or people in self-quarantine should not be shunned or discriminated against.
The rules, which are being finalized as the government gathers more opinions online, should be out later this month to level down from the current measures while still maintaining sensible measures to protect people from COVID-19.
Kim Do-yeon, Arirang News.
An end to South Korea's COVID-19 social distancing policy is inching ever closer as the number of new cases has dropped off sharply in recent days.
That's not to say the fight is over.
We have a preview of the South Korean government's plans for a new set of guidelines to ease us all toward a degree of normalcy.
Our Kim Do-yeon reports.
With the number of new coronavirus cases remaining below 50 cases a day in South Korea, the government is considering modifying its COVID-19 prevention guidelines.
Here are the five key rules the government are labeling "routine safety measures."
Staying home when sick.
In the case of high fever or persistent coughing, people are recommended to call in sick and stay inside.
The guidelines say employers should support sick employees by allowing them to stay home without any fear of them losing their job or other repercussions.
Keeping a safe distance between people.
The distance should be at least a meter and people should continue to refrain from hugs and handshakes.
Disinfecting household items and letting fresh air into your home.
Airing out your house once in the morning and again at night is recommended.
People are still encouraged to avoid gatherings in enclosed spaces.
Disinfecting objects with diluted bleach every week is also encouraged.
Practicing good personal hygiene and covering coughs.
You are urged to wash your hands thoroughly every two hours... and it's recommended you refrain from touching your face.
Also, to cover coughs, use your sleeves instead of your hands.
Staying in touch with others.
While we can't communicate face-to-face as much, the government asks people to stay connected by video call, phone, text or email.
Also, the guidelines say COVID-19 patients or people in self-quarantine should not be shunned or discriminated against.
The rules, which are being finalized as the government gathers more opinions online, should be out later this month to level down from the current measures while still maintaining sensible measures to protect people from COVID-19.
Kim Do-yeon, Arirang News.