The most surprising thing of all is the fact that people are receiving free care packages from the government.
A TikTok video showing how South Korea is handling the pandemic to prevent the spread of Covid-19 has left social media users in awe.Some of the steps the country has taken involve enforcing a mandatory two-week quarantine on all people arriving from overseas.– the test only takes 10 minutes and results are usually texted to you the following day.
The government also sends multiple emergency alerts every day on phones to remind people to wear a mask and practice social distancing. A smartphone app also allows those who are infected to carry out a self-check and report their symptoms, such as body temperature. But perhaps the most surprising thing of all is the fact that people are receiving free care packages from the government, especially those who are infected or have come into contact with a confirmed case.
The box contains several essential items including food, water, soap, sanitiser and masks to prevent people in quarantine from going to the store.
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