South Korea considers electronic wristband to enforce COVID-19 quarantine

The South Korean government is considering the use of an electronic wristband to enforce quarantine measures in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19, local sources reported.
It is one among multiple options that are being considered to monitor those in quarantine, said Yoon Tae-ho, director general for public health policy at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, in a news briefing on Tuesday.

"Most of those who are in quarantine are following protocols well but there have been some violations. We will come up with the most efficient measure after further discussions," Yoon added.

He added that the government was aware of the strong negative connotations associated with using electronics wristband. 

It is noted that South Korea is currently mandating that all foreign arrivals be in self-isolation for 2 weeks. It has also ordered for those in quarantine to install the health ministry's app and notify the authorities of their status during that period.