Ahn Cheol-soo: "Social Distancing Loses Effectiveness... Not Scientific"

"COVID-19 Vaccine, Need for Transparent Information Disclosure"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Ahn Cheol-soo, leader of the People Party, stated on the 18th regarding the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), "I believe the current social distancing methods have expired," and pointed out, "While they were somewhat effective during the times of small-scale cluster infections, their effectiveness has diminished in widespread regional infections."

On the afternoon of the same day, Ahn visited the Korean Medical Association and said, "The standards are arbitrary and unscientific," and added, "We are seriously considering reorganizing the social distancing methods."

Regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, Ahn said, "Above all, transparent information disclosure is necessary. The public should be transparently informed about which vaccines will arrive and in what quantities during which months," and expressed, "I wonder why this information is not being transparently disclosed to the public."

Ahn stated, "If the public knows (vaccine information), it will increase predictability for the future, and people will be able to plan when they can get vaccinated," and added, "The government needs to transparently disclose various issues including the vaccination order and consult with experts."