Recommendation to minimize overseas traveling

The Korean government has advised to minimize unnecessary travel to some regions in Asia with confirmed cases, to prevent the inflow and spread of COVID-19. At the same time, the government advises people to follow the recommendations for preventing infectious diseases when travelling.

Please make sure to take precaution when travelling, such as washing hands, wearing masks when visiting highly concentrated places or medical institutions, and avoiding visits to markets selling animals or contact with sick animals. If you develop symptoms after coming back, please report it to a public health center or the KCDC Call Center.

Please be noted that this advice aims to deliver necessary information to ensure safety and protection of the people, and is not related to the Travel Alert System of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs nor a regulatory restriction on travel to these regions.

Traveler Guideline for COVID-19

Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and running water for 30 seconds or longer.

If soap and water is not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Please follow the coughing etiquette if you have cough or any respiratory symptoms.

Wear a mask when visiting crowded places and health facilities.
If you don’t have a mask, cover your mouth and nose with your sleeve when coughing.
If you covered your mouth and nose with a tissue, throw it away and wash your hands.

Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with your hands.
Do not contact people who have symptoms such as fever or cough.
Avoid consumption of raw or under-cooked animal products.
Avoid visiting live animal markets and touching sick animals.