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Fig. 3

From: A cross-country core strategy comparison in China, Japan, Singapore and South Korea during the early COVID-19 pandemic

Fig. 3

COVID-19 outbreak curve and timeline of implementation of major interventions in South Korea. Note: Jan 27, raising the public alert level to orange (3 out of 4 levels). Since Feb 4, a special entry procedure was introduced for all passengers entering South Korea from China and gradually extended to all global arrivals. Feb 23, raising the public alert to the highest level and launching Drive-through screening centers. On Feb 25, the Korean government imposed strict blockades in Daegu city and North Gyeongsang province. On March 8, the nationwide distribution of public face masks. Since April 1, all travelers entering South Korea are subject to a 14-day quarantine from the day after arrival. On April 11, the government required that people who breached the self-quarantine rule should be worn electronic wristbands. On April 19, softening social distancing measures. On May 6, South Korea began to enter the phase of normal life and epidemic prevention and control. ⑩ On August 18, the Korean government declared a secondary level of social distance and banned gatherings of 50 people indoors

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