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This is a personal account from a close family member of how South Korea

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🇰🇷" title="Flag of South Korea" aria-label="Emoji: Flag of South Korea"> deals with those under quarantine for #COVID19.

This is written in their perspective of the process.

#SARS_COV_2

They had been in the US for weeks and returned to Korea after April 1st.

They are and have been asymptomatic.

SK is now screening all travellers from abroad for #COVID19 starting April 1st as the imported cases >> domestic cases.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌡" title="Thermometer" aria-label="Emoji: Thermometer">They were screened before boarding the Korean airline plane for symptoms and had a fever check.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🤒" title="Face with thermometer" aria-label="Emoji: Face with thermometer"> Fever/symptoms are banned from boarding.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛓" title="Chains" aria-label="Emoji: Chains"> Those that lie or take antipyretics beforehand will now face severe penalties (jail, fines etc). https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1005733380">https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endP...

격리 중 나다니거나 해열제 복용 숨기면 '징역형 가능' | SBS 뉴스

지금부터는 코로나19 소식 이어가겠습니다. 오늘부터 법이 바뀌어서 집에 있으라고 자가격리 명령을 받고도 그냥 나돌아다니는 사람들 처벌이 세졌습니다. 1년 이하의 징역을 살 수 있습니다.

https://news.sbs.co.kr/news/endPage.do?news_id=N1005733380

Upon arrival at the airport they were masked

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😷" title="Face with medical mask" aria-label="Emoji: Face with medical mask"> and went through multiple layers of thermal cameras.

If positive, you are isolated, checked for symptoms and can be tested for #COVID19 immediately.

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and went through multiple layers of thermal cameras.If positive, you are isolated, checked for symptoms and can be tested for #COVID19 immediately." title="Upon arrival at the airport they were masked https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😷" title="Face with medical mask" aria-label="Emoji: Face with medical mask"> and went through multiple layers of thermal cameras.If positive, you are isolated, checked for symptoms and can be tested for #COVID19 immediately.">

Before leaving the airport they were immediately:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="✅" title="White heavy check mark" aria-label="Emoji: White heavy check mark"> Assigned a government official (GO) as a point of contact

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📟" title="Pager" aria-label="Emoji: Pager"> Required to download a tracking app and enter the GO number

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📍" title="Round pushpin" aria-label="Emoji: Round pushpin"> Allow GPS tracking through the app during quarantine (14 days)

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They immediately received a call from their GO at the airport.

GO confirms:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="📍" title="Round pushpin" aria-label="Emoji: Round pushpin">Where you will be staying for 14 days.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏠" title="House building" aria-label="Emoji: House building"> That you will go directly there and not leave that location.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚌" title="Bus" aria-label="Emoji: Bus"> That you will be transported there safely without exposing others.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏠" title="House building" aria-label="Emoji: House building">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🏨" title="Hotel" aria-label="Emoji: Hotel">There are quarantine facilities for those who either are living with someone vulnerable or don& #39;t have a place to stay.

Multiple YouTube vids are out there for those that are curious. https://youtu.be/FhthO3cYS64 ">https://youtu.be/FhthO3cYS...

There are several modes of transportation for those without personal cars.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚍" title="Oncoming bus" aria-label="Emoji: Oncoming bus"> Specific buses that will drop you off where you need.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚆" title="Train" aria-label="Emoji: Train">KTX with specific trains designated only for travelers from abroad.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚗" title="Automobile" aria-label="Emoji: Automobile">They went home with a personal car

This whole process: <1 hr

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Their local government recommended that they be tested for #SARS_COV_2.

When they said "I& #39;m asymptomatic though," the GO told them "why not, it& #39;s free for you anyways

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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light">It is up to the local govt to decide whether travelers from certain countries need a test immediately.

They were given an appointment to an outdoor testing site. Upon arrival they were directed to wait in the car until their turn.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧪" title="Test tube" aria-label="Emoji: Test tube">Both NP and OP swabs were taken in under 5 mins.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧪" title="Test tube" aria-label="Emoji: Test tube">Negative results were texted to them in <24hrs.

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As soon as they arrived home they received a call from their GO to drop off packages with 14 masks, hand sanitizer, thermometer, cleaning supplies, trash bags to avoid contaminating other areas... and food.

The amount of food is what really gets me, as does the ChocoPie 정

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Every local govt does their own thing and puts in their own flair with the care packages by partnering with various stores/companies.

Here are some examples from other people.

One with a whole bag of rice. Fresh produce. Shampoo. TP

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The symptom self-check app requires twice daily symptom checks. Temp must be taken twice daily and entered in.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light">If you miss symptom checks you get an angry red alert

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light">If you miss more than a few in a row, your GO will track you down

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌡" title="Thermometer" aria-label="Emoji: Thermometer">If + will be directed to repeat test

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If you miss symptom checks you get an angry red alerthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light">If you miss more than a few in a row, your GO will track you downhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌡" title="Thermometer" aria-label="Emoji: Thermometer">If + will be directed to repeat test" title="The symptom self-check app requires twice daily symptom checks. Temp must be taken twice daily and entered in. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light">If you miss symptom checks you get an angry red alerthttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🚨" title="Police cars revolving light" aria-label="Emoji: Police cars revolving light">If you miss more than a few in a row, your GO will track you downhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🌡" title="Thermometer" aria-label="Emoji: Thermometer">If + will be directed to repeat test">

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛰" title="Satellite" aria-label="Emoji: Satellite">With GPS tracking you are absolutely not allowed to leave your house for 14 days.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💁‍♀️" title="Woman tipping hand" aria-label="Emoji: Woman tipping hand">The GO can drop in randomly at any time to ensure you are actually home as well, and they remind you periodically via text.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛓" title="Chains" aria-label="Emoji: Chains"> Non-compliance can lead to a fine/jail.

With GPS tracking you are absolutely not allowed to leave your house for 14 days.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💁‍♀️" title="Woman tipping hand" aria-label="Emoji: Woman tipping hand">The GO can drop in randomly at any time to ensure you are actually home as well, and they remind you periodically via text.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛓" title="Chains" aria-label="Emoji: Chains"> Non-compliance can lead to a fine/jail." title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛰" title="Satellite" aria-label="Emoji: Satellite">With GPS tracking you are absolutely not allowed to leave your house for 14 days.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💁‍♀️" title="Woman tipping hand" aria-label="Emoji: Woman tipping hand">The GO can drop in randomly at any time to ensure you are actually home as well, and they remind you periodically via text.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⛓" title="Chains" aria-label="Emoji: Chains"> Non-compliance can lead to a fine/jail." class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>

Overall they still feel asymptomatic and satisfied, albeit jet-lagged.

What strikes me the most is the level of thoughtfulness and coordination throughout the whole process, with an appropriate mix of technology use.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🛰" title="Satellite" aria-label="Emoji: Satellite">The GPS tracking only lasts while the app is installed.

Tl;dr

If you want people to stay in quarantine, you give them what they need for quarantine.

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