What's the government response timeline for South Korea?

21st January Testing for airport staff after first case confirmed ‘If showing any signs or symptoms of illness, they will be isolated and tested.’ https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=157965714943900.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F

Contact tracing done for first confirmed cases **Codebook says Limited contact tracing - not done for all cases, but when there were only 3/4 cases all were traced, but this wasn't a comprehensive program** https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=158028237957900.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F

Major regional festivals and events such as celebrations of the Daeboreum (first full moon) holiday and university graduations are being canceled one after another amid fears of spreading the novel coronavirus infection. http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/926744.html

KCDC has completed the validation process of n-CoV genetic test. The diagnostic test will be available at 18 Health and Environmental Research Institutes on 31 January 2020. **Don't believe this was available to general public until Feb 7th** https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=158038988415500.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F

some tracing of travellers from Wuhan https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=158038988415500.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F

A total of 336 schools in South Korea have temporarily shut down or postponed the start of the new semester due to fears of the spread of the new coronavirus, government data showed Monday. According to the Ministry of Education, 245 kindergartens, 53 elementary schools, 21 middle schools, 16 high schools and one special education school nationwide have halted school operations or delayed reopening after winter vacation as of 9 a.m. as part of emergency measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In Gyeonggi Province that surrounds Seoul, educational authorities in Suwon and Bucheon *ordered* all kindergartens and elementary and secondary schools in their jurisdiction to close for a week. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200203005551315?section=search

http://archive.vn/wip/whPuh http://archive.vn/wip/X5qMs Korea bans entry from those who have recently been to Hubei province, China, since January 21.

A total of 592 schools and kindergartens in South Korea suspended classes Thursday in an emergency measure to help curb the spread of the new coronavirus, the education ministry said. According to the ministry, 450 kindergartens, 77 elementary schools, 29 middle schools, 33 high schools and three special education schools were closed on the day, an increase of 220 from the previous day. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200206012600325?section=search

KCDC- The newly developed diagnostic will be available at the 50 designated health facilities from 7 February. The improved real-time PCR can detect the novel Coronavirus within six hours. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 BBC- South Korea managed to get testing centres up and running 17 days after the 1st case (20th of January) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51836898

I coded as 2T until the announced measures in the article from 03 February (one week, until 09 Feb) ran out. Since more than 500 schools closed by Feb 6 (an additional 200+ compared to Feb 3), I'm gonna assume that all those schools did not reopen between Feb 09 and the nationwide shutdown (Feb 23), but I cannot prove it due to my nonexistent Korean language skills. I have therefore marked 10/02 until 22/02 as suspect, but I fear that a Korean speaker is needed to fill in that gap.

Extensive public information campaign, most notably location tracing apps. The Corona 100m (Co100) app launched on February 11 and, using government data, alerts users when they come within 100 metres of a location visited by an infected person. Coronamap website shows the travel histories of confirmed COVID-19 patients and Coronaita aims to function “like a search engine” for information on coronavirus-hit areas. https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/news/south-korea-to-step-up-online-coronavirus-tracking-5109 http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Society/view?articleId=183129

See 10/02. Originally coded as 1T with this article attached: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/in-south-korea-coronavirus-gives-kids-a-break-from-school-pressures-but-also-traps-them/2020/02/27/713424f6-5896-11ea-8efd-0f904bdd8057_story.html

See 10/02. Originally coded as 1T with this article attached: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/20/south-korean-city-daegu-lockdown-coronavirus-outbreak-cases-soar-at-church-cult-cluster

Public spaces and protests banned from 21st February . The South Korean vice-health minister, Kim Kang-lip, said: “We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimise contact with other people.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-south-korea-cases-surge-as-australia-bans-iran-arrivals https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/commitment-transparency-pay-off-as-south-korea-limits-covid-19-spread/

no exact number, but judging from the context, it could be deemed as under 1000. Public spaces and protests banned from 21st February . The South Korean vice-health minister, Kim Kang-lip, said: “We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimise contact with other people.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-south-korea-cases-surge-as-australia-bans-iran-arrivals https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/commitment-transparency-pay-off-as-south-korea-limits-covid-19-spread/

Daegu citizens were requested to voluntarily refrain from leaving their homes or moving around for at least two weeks. https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353124

(Fixed to 1T from 2T, same reference): Feb 23rd We recommend the cancellation of travel to regions of major outbreaks. Daegu citizens were requested to voluntarily refrain from leaving their homes or moving around for at least two weeks. https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353124

School holidays began Feb 15th, due to start back Feb 24th but postponed until April 6th. Education Ministry push back the start of the new academic year for all elementary schools, and junior and high schools until April 6. https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/weeks-of-school-closure-in-south-korea-a-home-based-working-mums-nightmare http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200317000686 https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2020/03/8c51ca6ee085-s-korea-eyes-further-delay-to-new-school-year-as-virus-cases-continue.html ******Worth noting that despite required shutdown that “Korea has many private schools, known as "hagwon. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday despite the city's recommendation, many hagwon have kept their businesses open through the outbreak https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2020/03/119_287059.html

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry recommended about 180,000 member companies to work at home. On Monday 24th Labor Minister Lee Jae-kap urged companies to “use flexible working hour systems and remote work systems”. Coded this as general as advice was national, not specific to a particular geographic area. Clear that this is a strong recommendation not yet requirement. http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200225000733 https://www.moel.go.kr/english/poli/poliNewsnews_view.jsp?idx=1555 https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20200224002253320 https://www.koreatechtoday.com/south-korean-companies-employ-remote-work-system-to-stem-virus/

In addition to the ban on foreign entry from Hubei Province, South Korea has increased quarantine and screening processes for arrivals from Germany and 4 other European countries. http://archive.vn/wip/0jeBt

March 16th Public transport remains open but is heavily sanitised by cleaning teams and social distancing recommended. Cannot find any data to suggest services were locked down. Hand sanitizers have been placed at public transport stops and building entrances. Public adherence to common sense protective measures like the wearing of masks, using hand sanitiser and limiting human-to-human contact is near-universal and recommended by campaigns. https://www.ft.com/content/e015e096-6532-11ea-a6cd-df28cc3c6a68 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51582186

On March 17, 2020, the National Assembly Strategy and Finance Committee made an announcement on the “Amendment to the Restriction of Special Taxation Act” to minimize and to overcome the economic impact due to COVID-19. https://www.rsm.global/korea/tax-benefits-due-covid-19-korea South Korean authorities in March 2020 approved tax relief in an effort to address the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://home.kpmg/us/en/home/insights/2020/04/tnf-korea-tax-relief-includes-reduced-rates-temporary-increased-deductions.html

South Korea continues to increase quarantines and bans on entry from various countries http://archive.vn/wip/VYlhY

Entry restrictions by countries listed on the Korean Air Website. Total ban on entry from some high risk regions. https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html

“The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716

Restriction on internal movement required by the public, as announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716

March 22-April 5 Some workplaces required to close as of March 22nd following Head Chung Sekyun (Prime Minister)'s public message March 21st. “Measures to suspend the operation of some facilities and businesses with high risk of infection during the “social distancing” drive (Mar. 22~Apr. 5). Government stops operation of training centers and institutes, libraries, swimming pools, national libraries, museums, galleries, performance agencies under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716

No specific number, but assume from the stay-at-home call, it could be under 100. Restriction on internal movement required by the public, as announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353716

Restriction on internal movement required by the public, as announced by the Ministry of Health and Welfare. “The public is earnestly requested to stay home and refrain from going out as much as possible for 15 days. Refrain from going out except for buying necessities, visiting a doctor, commuting to/from work. Stick to call to actions at workplaces, such as “Go home directly after work; If you feel seek, stay home”. Create work environment where “if employees are sick, let them stay or return home”. (unable to create weblink for https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp)

South Korea tests more than 20,000 people a day at more than 600 testing sites nationwide https://foreignpolicy.com/2020/03/23/coronavirus-pandemic-south-korea-italy-mass-testing-covid19-will-keep-spreading/

KCDC- The newly developed diagnostic will be available at the 50 designated health facilities from 7 February. The improved real-time PCR can detect the novel Coronavirus within six hours. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 BBC- South Korea managed to get testing centres up and running 17 days after the 1st case (20th of January) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51836898

Quotation: "President Moon Jae-in announced Monday during a meeting with a special task force that the government will pay about $820 to all households except for those in the top 30% income bracket, bringing the total amount to $7.4 billion." Link: https://www.voanews.com/science-health/coronavirus-outbreak/s-korea-offer-emergency-payments-help-ease-impact-covid-19

Public spaces and protests banned from 21st February . The South Korean vice-health minister, Kim Kang-lip, said: “We have asked you to refrain from taking part in public events, including a religious gathering or protest, this weekend. Please stay at home and refrain from going outside and minimise contact with other people.” https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/feb/29/coronavirus-south-korea-cases-surge-as-australia-bans-iran-arrivals https://www.euractiv.com/section/coronavirus/news/commitment-transparency-pay-off-as-south-korea-limits-covid-19-spread/

Entry restrictions by countries listed on the Korean Air Website. Total ban on entry from some high risk regions. https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html

All non essential travel (inc. public events) is forbidden KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

Articles suggest public transport continues to run ‘ But in the weeks since, the subways have gradually gotten busier, reaching around 80% or 90% of normal levels. At rush hour, some trains on Seoul's Subway Line Two are so full that people have to wait for the next one.’ ‘‘Instead of isolating himself, he reportedly visited a beach, took the subway’ https://www.forbes.com/sites/steveprice/2020/04/01/south-korea-has-flattened-the-curve-but-normal-is-still-some-way-off/#39d0c2ec42e2 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/south-korea-bars-entry-foreign-nationals-refusing-self-isolate

KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

South Korea has denied entry to eight foreign nationals after they refused to comply with strict quarantine requirements introduced this week to help the country tackle a rise in coronavirus infections, as anger mounts over visitors who have been caught breaking self-isolation rules. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/apr/03/south-korea-bars-entry-foreign-nationals-refusing-self-isolate Entry restrictions by countries listed on the Korean Air Website. Total ban on entry from some high risk regions. https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html

no specific number, but assume from the context, it could be under 10. All non essential travel (inc. public events) is forbidden KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

Schools to open but online, so remain physically closed https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353940

Accordingly, the Minister of Health and Welfare further extends the existing suspension of operating some facilities and businesses including churches which have high risk of infection for 2 more weeks until April 19. Operation is continuously suspended of religious facilities, some types of indoor sports facilities (dancing halls, martial arts training centers, physical education centers), entertainment facilities (cola-techs, clubs, entertainment bars, etc.), and other facilities designated by heads of local governments (internet cafes, karaoke rooms, private academies, etc.). https://www.mohw.go.kr/eng/nw/nw0101vw.jsp?PAR_MENU_ID=1007&MENU_ID=100701&page=1&CONT_SEQ=353953

All non essential travel (inc. public events) is forbidden KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

KCDC asked the public to keep practicing the enhanced social distancing, which had been extended to 19 April. People should stay home as much as possible during the weekend, avoid any activities that make it easy to come in close contact with others.. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

KCDC- The newly developed diagnostic will be available at the 50 designated health facilities from 7 February. The improved real-time PCR can detect the novel Coronavirus within six hours. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 BBC- South Korea managed to get testing centres up and running 17 days after the 1st case (20th of January) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-51836898

Extensive public information campaign, most notably location tracing apps. The Corona 100m (Co100) app launched on February 11 and, using government data, alerts users when they come within 100 metres of a location visited by an infected person. Coronamap website shows the travel histories of confirmed COVID-19 patients and Coronaita aims to function “like a search engine” for information on coronavirus-hit areas. https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/news/news/south-korea-to-step-up-online-coronavirus-tracking-5109 http://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Society/view?articleId=183129

IATA says: Ban on entry for individuals from Hubei (China), and visitors who were on the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship. Passengers arriving from Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Latvia Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland or United Kingdom will undergo diagnostic check. Passengers with negative result will be under 14 day self-quarantine or will be monitored by the active survey. https://www.iata.org/contentassets/a30372834813490bbf6449dd92971014/republic-of-korea-ncov-measures.pdf

Entry from many countries remains suspended, and quarantine requirements in place for others. https://www.koreanair.com/global/en/2020_02_TSA_detail.html

18th April Government website says “Avoid leaving home except to purchase necessities, to get medical care, or to go to work. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans”. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

18th April Government website says “Avoid leaving home except to purchase necessities, to get medical care, or to go to work. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans”. Coded as ‘recommend’ as evidence on Straits Times website to show people still out in town on 18th April for non essential activities. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/coronavirus-seouls-full-cafes-apple-store-lines-show-mass-testing-success

18th April Government website says “Avoid leaving home except to purchase necessities, to get medical care, or to go to work. Cancel or postpone all non-essential gatherings, dining out, social events, and travel plans”. Coded as ‘recommend’ as evidence on Straits Times website to show people still out in town on 18th April for non essential activities. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/coronavirus-seouls-full-cafes-apple-store-lines-show-mass-testing-success

Restrictions remain but are easing. A growing list of companies have ended or eased their work from home policy in recent weeks, though many continue to apply flexible working hours and limit travel and face-to-face meetings.” The slightly relaxed guidelines mean high-risk facilities like churches will no longer have to close. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-southkorea/south-koreans-return-to-work-crowd-parks-malls-as-social-distancing-rules-ease-idUSKBN2220EO https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-reports-single-digit-new-coronavirus-cases-for-first-time-in-two-months

From 20th April ends the previous Enhanced Social Distancing campaign, KCDC is leading a slightly relaxed form of social distancing campaign until 5 May. People are recommended to refrain from non-essential social gatherings or events. People who cannot avoid visiting an enclosed/crowded place should keep at least 2 meters of distance from others, wear a facemask, and maintain hand hygiene by washing hands or using hand sanitizers. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

No measures. Enhanced Social Distancing campaign ended on 19th April but people are recommended not to gather if non essential. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20200424000576&ACE_SEARCH=1

From 20th April ends the previous Enhanced Social Distancing campaign, KCDC is leading a slightly relaxed form of social distancing campaign until 5 May. Recommended to stay home if symptomatic. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

From 20th April ends the previous Enhanced Social Distancing campaign, KCDC is leading a slightly relaxed form of social distancing campaign until 5 May. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030

24th April KCDC recommends people to participate in religious functions via non-face-to-face methods such as online worship/meetings. Religious facilities that host on-site events must check people for fever, keep distance between people, require everyone to wear facemasks, and refrain from activities that may cause respiratory droplets to travel such as choir, shouting, or chanting. People are recommended to refrain from visiting any enclosed space with poor ventilation or any place that are frequented by a lot of people. People who cannot avoid visiting such enclosed/crowded places should keep at least 2 meters away from other people, wear a facemask, refrain from handshakes, wash hands, and refrain from touching. https://www.cdc.go.kr/board/board.es?mid=a30402000000&bid=0030 https://www.bhaskarlive.in/s-korea-unveils-guidelines-for-everyday-life-quarantine/

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No rollbacks on easing lockdown although new outbreak. https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-southkorea/south-korea-sticks-with-virus-lockdown-rollback-despite-nightclub-outbreak-idUKKBN22P0NB

Sport events are back without live-audience. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/baseball-south-korea-coronavirus-soccer/

"The schools are reopening in stages, with high school seniors returning first on Wednesday and middle and elementary students slated to go back to school in the following weeks. The third-year high school students are leading the return as they now only have half a year before their annual university entrance exams in early December, education officials said." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/05/20/asia-pacific/south-korea-restarts-schools-coronavirus/

South Korea has reimplemented strict lockdown measures in the capital Seoul following the biggest spike of new coronavirus infections in nearly two months. Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles

Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles

Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles

Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles

Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles

Intense lockdown reinstated in Seoul until 14th of June. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/28/south-korea-faces-return-to-coronavirus-restrictions-after-spike-in-new-cases https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/may/29/global-report-philippines-opens-up-despite-record-cases-as-asia-struggles

health authorities on Friday extended prevention and sanitation guidelines to protect against the coronavirus until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-

Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-

Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-

Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-

Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-

Health authorities extended prevention and social distancing measures until daily new infections drop to single digits. https://www.pagina12.com.ar/272003-corea-de-sur-extiende-el-distanciamiento-social-en-seul-por-

"With the exception of important business trips or visits by government officials, Korean authorities will restrict issuance of visas "as much as possible", and put a temporary ban on non-scheduled flights from countries where the virus is widely spreading." https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/south-korea-limits-entry-for-foreigners-after-new-coronavirus-cases

Since July 4th, South Korea is "exempt from the FCO advice against all non-essential international travel." However, "the government requires all foreign immigrants to be isolated from their homes or temporary living facilities for two weeks, and to undergo a thorough diagnostic test within three days of entry" Sources: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-korea http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=355351&contSeq=355351&board_id=&gubun=ALL

"Agency director Jung Eun-kyeong is urging residents in the capital area to stay home over the weekend, saying there is “high concern” that increased public activity will lead to widespread circulation of the virus." https://apnews.com/12d85859df13453a3625c693fbae9955 Source: https://apnews.com/12d85859df13453a3625c693fbae9955

"Foreign workers holding E-9 (non-professional employment) visas were issued a self-containment confirmation certificate prior to entry, and were strictly screened for quarantine and blocked entry if they did not possess it." "From July 13th, all foreigners entering from countries subject to enhanced quarantine are obliged to submit a PCR negative confirmation* issued within 48 hours of the departure date." Source: http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/tcmBoardView.do?brdId=&brdGubun=&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=355351&contSeq=355351&board_id=&gubun=ALL

some schools delayed or suspended classes due to a few suspected infections occurred. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1102777/south-korea-covid-19-daily-new-cases/

No change. https://kr.usembassy.gov/022420-covid-19-information/

To this date, more than 1.6 million tests have been done. Source: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/south-korea-finds-new-mutated-coronavirus/1936968

On the 16th August 2020 the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a number of targeted measures for the Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province. With respect to public events, the measures included: "Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel". If people were to go out, they were required to "wear mask and follow infection prevention guidelines". Link: https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=159765107610200.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F

On the 16th August 2020 the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a number of targeted measures for the Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province. With respect to restrictions on gatherings, the measures included: "Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel". Link: https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=159765107610200.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F

On the 16th August 2020 the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention implemented a number of targeted measures for the Seoul City and Gyeonggi Province. With respect to stay at home requirements, the measures included: "Postpone or cancel non-essential outings, social gatherings, events, or travel", but also "do not go to work if feeling sick". Also, "wear mask and follow infection prevention guidelines". Link: https://is.cdc.go.kr/upload_comm/syview/doc.html?fn=159765107610200.pdf&rs=%2Fupload_comm%2Fdocu%2F0030%2F