Eun A Kim

Key Facts:

• Within 100 days of diagnosis of the first COVID-19 case, 17.4 percent of confirmed cases were found to be group infections in workplaces, including healthcare facilities, call centers, and public service offices
• The main contents of the guidelines to minimize infections were workplace distancing, flexible working schedules, early identification of workers suspected to be infected, and disinfection
• In preparation for another epidemic, risk assessment for COVID-19 infection continues to be necessary in every workplace. In view of the long term, occupational health should be treated as a more important part of the national crisis response system, so that immediate and consistent policies can be implemented