Man in 60s Arrested for Threatening Neighbor, Isolated Due to High Fever Symptoms, Then Released (Comprehensive) View original image


[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-ju] A man in his 60s who was arrested on the spot for threatening a neighbor was isolated due to high fever symptoms but was released from isolation after testing negative.


According to the police on the 9th, the Dongdaemun Police Station in Seoul isolated Mr. A (61), who was arrested on suspicion of special intimidation at around 4:50 PM the previous day, at the local security center and lifted the isolation at around 5 PM on the same day.


During the investigation, when Mr. A showed a high fever, the police transferred him to Seoul Municipal Medical Center for testing for the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia), pneumonia, and influenza. Mr. A tested negative for pneumonia and influenza, as well as for the novel coronavirus.



It was reported that Mr. A had no history of visiting China. The police explained that all officers accompanying Mr. A wore protective suits and masks as a precaution.


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