Electric wristbands could be used to prevent people in self-isolation from going outdoors in a bid to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus.
South Korea has considered the use of bands amid growing concerns about rule breakers who are not adhering to the strict self-isolation guidelines.
In a press briefing reported by Yonhap News Agency, Yoon Tae-ho, a senior health ministry official said: "A majority of people are following self-isolation (rules), but there have been some cases of (people) leaving (designated venues). "If the self-isolation rules are not kept, this would put the government in a position to consider various measures to prevent such a move." Issues concerning the idea focus on the potential risks of infringing human