"철저하고 기술적이다”...입국자 2주 자가격리 어떻게 관리하나<br /><br />South Korea's aggressive testing has inspired many countries in their fight against COVID-19.<br />And the country may offer yet another lesson for the world in its efforts to contain imported cases using a highly systematic and tech-savvy monitoring system.<br />Lee Kyung-eun reports.<br />South Korea is making sure that all entrants abide by the 2-week quarantine by monitoring them on a real time basis.<br />"Public officials will closely monitor entrants. We'll also use the Geographic Information System to track them, take reports from their neighbors, and use any other possible measures."<br />On day one, entrants get a phone call from a public official telling them to download a "self-quarantine app".<br />Through the app, they report their health conditions twice a day.<br />The app sends an alarm when it's time to send a report, or the screen automatically switches to the app when in use.<br />The app's GPS also tracks users' whereabouts, and it sends a warning when any location outside their house is detected, even if that location is still within their apartment complex.<br />In the meantime, entrants are also manually monitored by the public official assigned to them.<br />"One day I slept in so I couldn't submit the self-diagnosis on time. There were eight missed calls, and my official even called my dad to check my house."<br />And within 3 days, a public officer will deliver a quarantine kit.<br />"They gave me this spray disinfectant so that I can sterilize trash before I throw it away. I've also got many large garbage bags. This is an instant thermometer. I use a new one each day. And there's also this poster with tips on relieving stress.<br />The government provides a box of food so that those in quarantine don't need to go outside.<br />And for any essential trips like going to a testing site, it gives them specific instructions.<br />"I was not allowed to take the public transportation, except the cab. And I was to take my own car, and if you don't have any license they told me to ask your parents."<br />This monitoring applies to both Korean nationals and foreigners.<br />Lee Kyung-eun, Arirang News.<br />
