South Korea is using an app to track travelers entering the country

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South Korea rolled out an app that requires travelers entering the country to self-diagnose and report any possible coronavirus symptoms

A worker sprays disinfectant at a railway station in Daegu, South Korea, on February 26. Jung Yeon-Je/AFP via Getty Images

The coronavirus outbreak continues to spread across the world, with alarming spikes this week in Europe and the Middle East. In Asia, attention is focused on South Korea, where the number of cases has jumped to more than 1,200.A 23-year-old American soldier stationed in South Korea has tested positive for the coronavirus -- the first US service member to be infected. He is being isolated and monitored on a military base near the city of Pyeongtaek.

 

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Yeah like that's going to happen....denial being the first symptom of any major illness.

Who thinks people will be honest when answering the questions... knowing they won’t be allowed entrance to the country .

What is the name of this app? Can it works on all cellphones?

That's a great start.

It’s called Twitter

How self diagnosing work in America. “I feel sick. Come on kids. Let’s go shopping.” 💯

It’s a 2 week incubation period. How will the app help that?

ArrestKapilmishra ArrestVarispathan

Self diagnosis ain’t it.

There is no quality in the mass influx of Koreans into China to seek refuge

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