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Legal Issues in Quarantine and Isolation for Control of Emerging Infectious Diseases

Cheonsoo Kim1

  • 1Sungkyunkwan University School of Law, Seoul, Korea.

Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health = Yebang Uihakhoe Chi
|February 5, 2016
PubMed

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The 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak highlighted issues with South Korea's infectious disease laws. This analysis examines legal concerns and proposes improvements for infectious disease prevention and control.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Law

Background:

  • The 2015 Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) outbreak in South Korea prompted scrutiny of national infectious disease control measures.
  • Public attention focused on the legal and regulatory framework governing disease containment and public health responses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the interpretive and legislative challenges within South Korea's Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.
  • To evaluate the ordinance, enforcement regulations, and administrative agency communications related to the MERS-CoV outbreak.
  • To propose recommendations for enhancing infectious disease legal frameworks.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act, its associated ordinances, and enforcement regulations.
  • Analysis of public statements and communications from relevant administrative bodies.
  • Comparative legal and policy analysis.

Main Results:

  • Identified ambiguities and potential shortcomings in the existing legal framework for infectious disease control.
  • Highlighted concerns regarding the interpretation and application of the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act during the MERS-CoV outbreak.
  • Revealed areas where administrative actions and public communication could be improved.

Conclusions:

  • The MERS-CoV outbreak exposed critical areas for legal and regulatory enhancement in South Korea's infectious disease control system.
  • Legislative and interpretive revisions are necessary to strengthen the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act.
  • Proactive improvements are essential for effective response to future epidemics.
Keywords:
Infectious disease, Mandatory quarantine, Compulsory hospitalization, Home quarantine, Compensation

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