Justice Minister Chu Mi-ae (left) and Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun visit the Eastern Detention Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul on the 2nd to conduct on-site inspections of the new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). News 1
– On the 2nd, Minister of Justice Choo Mi-ae made a second remorse for the outbreak of a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19) in the eastern detention center in Seoul. On this day, after visiting the Eastern Detention Center with Prime Minister Jeong Sye-gyun, Minister Chu wrote on his social media account, “I regret to the public once again for the spread of the corona in the Seoul Eastern Detention Center.”
“The Ministry of Justice and correctional authorities will make every effort to prevent further proliferation through close response and quick follow-up measures,” said Minister Chu on Facebook on the same day. It will be’information.’ He said, “The correctional authorities will disclose the quarantine situation transparently, and will resolve the anxiety resulting from the absence of information through correspondence and telephone calls.”
In his apology, Minister Chu referred to the media report and said, “Through some media, I will tell you the facts to the people and families who may be anxious.” In addition, since it is a priority to resolve the overcrowding of correctional facilities, we will conduct a 5th total inspection today to transfer non-confirmed persons to other correctional institutions and significantly lower the acceptance rate at the eastern detention center.”
He said, “The medical team is composed of 4 doctors and 6 nurses to check the health of the confirmed and close contact.” “Once a day, the medical team directly treats, and confirms and close contacts with special issues are frequently We check and respond.”
Earlier, Minister Chu apologized through his social media regarding the incident at the Eastern Detention Center on the 1st of the New Year, saying, “As the Minister of Justice, who is in charge of correcting the corona spread in Seoul’s Eastern Detention Center, we are very sorry for causing concern to the public. did.
Prime Minister Chung visited the Seoul Detention Center with Minister Chu on that day and exclaimed, “I am very sorry for the lack of initial response.” As of 0 o’clock on that day, 958 confirmed cases of Corona 19 related to the Seoul Detention Center.
Reporter Oh Wonseok [email protected]
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