[Asia Economy Reporter Shinwon Yoon] The BBC's Korea correspondent in the UK expressed admiration for the Korean people responding to the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
On the 4th, Laura Bicker, BBC's Korea correspondent, tweeted, "I took a taxi in Seoul, and a very kind taxi driver gave me a mask, saying it was difficult for foreigners to get masks," adding, "Now that foreigners can also buy masks, he said he wouldn't let me off if I didn't bring one," followed by "Awwwwww" (an exclamation of admiration).
Laura Bicker has recently given positive evaluations of Korea's COVID-19 situation. On the 26th of last month, she posted a photo of a drive-through screening clinic set up at Yeungnam University Hospital in Nam-gu, Daegu, saying, "This is a photo sent by amazing doctors in Daegu, Korea. It is a new drive-through COVID-19 testing facility. Korea quickly applied this ingenious idea."
Also, on the 12th of last month, she praised Korea's COVID-19 prevention system in an article titled "Korea's COVID-19: How Tracking, Testing, and Treatment Save Lives." She reported, "In Korea, 20,000 people are tested for COVID-19 daily, which is higher than anywhere else in the world," and "Korea's COVID-19 mortality rate is 0.7%, significantly lower than the global average of 3.4%."
Recently, regarding the Korean government's strong recommendation of 'social distancing' to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, she said, "Korea is at a critical point," adding, "The Korean government emphasizes social distancing to prevent mass infections, but as more people try to enjoy spring, the sense of solidarity is gradually weakening. Looking at Korea's current situation, which has succeeded in reducing the spread of COVID-19, it shows how continuous efforts are necessary to lower the number of confirmed cases."
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