Judita K
Bored Panda
April 2020
3 minute read
An Imgur user…shared photos of the care package the South Korean government provided him with on his second day of quarantine. The package contained…face masks and hand sanitizer…[and] fresh produce…to ensure people in quarantine don’t leave home….
Reddit user TheMemeChurch is…in a similar situation…
“Currently in Korea and had some limited contact with a confirmed case. I was immediately notified by my local government office and tested the next day. Thank God it came back negative, but they still advised that I self-quarantine for 14 days.
“I got a call from a dedicated case officer today that will check in on me twice a day every day during my quarantine. Mentioned they would drop off some supplies later that day which I thought would be some hand sanitizer and a box of tissues. Boy, was I wrong! There was also a lot of included literature about best practices and emergency government income for those that can’t work and aren’t getting paid. It scaled up to about 1500USD for a family of five which as a supplement is pretty helpful.
“Honestly, the way this whole situation was handled was so efficient, professional and actually a bit calming. It gives me hope that Korea can somewhat cope with this virus (as well as one can hope) with their aggressive testing compared to most other countries.”
Along with the goods, there were instructions for garbage disposal….
“After filling up the garbage disposal bag provided, please keep it and use the anti-virus spray to disinfect the bag (at least once a day). Only fill up 75% of the bag, tie it tightly and use the spray to disinfect it. You should keep the bag until the end of quarantine and call the number provided and they will dispose of it for you….”
[A]…letter…was attached to the package:
“For people who are currently suffering from the Corona-19 virus, we send our regards and sympathy. We (the food ministry?) is sending this “environment-friendly health package” constructed with environment-friendly crops. We hope this helps you get energy for your daily routine. Furthermore, we hope you get well soon to return to your daily life. You can do it! Fight it! Go South Korea!”
Exposed people…get a dedicated case officer that will check in on them twice a day every day during their quarantine.
This Is What The South Korean Government Comfort Package For Quarantined People Looks Like