As the weather gets warmer, food poisoning should be observed. It is advisable to cook food properly to avoid bacterial infections. If two or more people experience diarrhea or vomiting symptoms after eating the same food, it should be reported immediately to the health center.
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency noted on the 30th that it will operate an emergency quarantine system from May to October. This is in anticipation of increased group gatherings and travel in May, in order to prepare for the possibility of contracting infectious diseases from contaminated water or food.
According to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, the number of waterborne and foodborne infectious disease cases and patients last year was 529 and 12,094, respectively. This is an increase of 10% and 55%, respectively, compared to the average over the past five years (2019-2023).
The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency operates a comprehensive situation room 24 hours a day and is on emergency duty with local governments nationwide. Local governments will maintain emergency duty from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekdays, and until 4 p.m. on weekends and holidays. During the remaining hours, an emergency contact system will be maintained.
Jeong Yeong-mi, head of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency, said, "Basic preventive measures, such as washing hands with soap for more than 30 seconds under running water, must be followed."