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2015.06.18 Views 3529 김근효
Notification Letter Regarding Prevention of MERS, by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education
Since the occurrence of the first Korean case of MERS on May 20, 2015, students are growing increasingly concerned following the rise in the number of cases revolving mostly around medical institutions. In order to ease some of the anxiety surrounding the issue, KUBS is currently implementing more intense preventive measures than the general public. Please refer to the following translation of the notification letter by the Deputy Prime Minister and Mister of Education.
Dear students,
When I think about the deep concern and anxiety caused by the recent MERS incident in Korea,
I cannot begin to express my sense of sadness and regret.
Fortunately, the only student currently found to be diagnosed was infected at the hospital and it was not a case that occurred in the community or school life. However, due to their social and communal nature, schools require more reinforced preventive measures than the general public. Thus, rather than focusing on taking action after the fact, I believe it is more important to engage in aggressive measures to prevent infection in advance.
The Korean government is investing all of its efforts in the prevention of infection, while cooperating with civilian organizations, local governing bodies, etc. The Ministry of Education is discussing closely with the university president in order to respond jointly to the issue and working with the health authorities concerning the exchange of information.
In addition, the school is doing its best regarding prevention by providing instruction on precautionary guidelines and reinforcing health education. We ask students to actively participate in the prevention of infection by regularly washing hands and practicing etiquette when coughing. Please be cautious and refrain especially from going to crowded areas and engaging in outside activities as much as possible during the vacation period. If you have any symptoms, such as a high fever, and/or you suspect infection, immediately call the MERS Call Center (109, without the area code) and following the directions of the health authorities.
In the past, Korea was able to gracefully cope with SARS in 2003 and swine flu in 2009 by cooperating as one. I firmly believe that the people of Korea will once again unite to overcome the current ordeal.
The Ministry of Education holds the health and safety of the students in the highest regard and promises
to actively deal with the situation at hand. Thank you.
Woo Yea Hwang
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education
When I think about the deep concern and anxiety caused by the recent MERS incident in Korea,
I cannot begin to express my sense of sadness and regret.
Fortunately, the only student currently found to be diagnosed was infected at the hospital and it was not a case that occurred in the community or school life. However, due to their social and communal nature, schools require more reinforced preventive measures than the general public. Thus, rather than focusing on taking action after the fact, I believe it is more important to engage in aggressive measures to prevent infection in advance.
The Korean government is investing all of its efforts in the prevention of infection, while cooperating with civilian organizations, local governing bodies, etc. The Ministry of Education is discussing closely with the university president in order to respond jointly to the issue and working with the health authorities concerning the exchange of information.
In addition, the school is doing its best regarding prevention by providing instruction on precautionary guidelines and reinforcing health education. We ask students to actively participate in the prevention of infection by regularly washing hands and practicing etiquette when coughing. Please be cautious and refrain especially from going to crowded areas and engaging in outside activities as much as possible during the vacation period. If you have any symptoms, such as a high fever, and/or you suspect infection, immediately call the MERS Call Center (109, without the area code) and following the directions of the health authorities.
In the past, Korea was able to gracefully cope with SARS in 2003 and swine flu in 2009 by cooperating as one. I firmly believe that the people of Korea will once again unite to overcome the current ordeal.
The Ministry of Education holds the health and safety of the students in the highest regard and promises
to actively deal with the situation at hand. Thank you.
Woo Yea Hwang
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education