Pohang Marine Corps Officer Final Confirmed Case of COVID-19 View original image


[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A female Marine officer A (32) in Pohang, Gyeongbuk, tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).


According to Pohang City and the Marine Corps on the 23rd, A was found to have had contact with a civilian confirmed case B (54, male, Daegu), who was in charge of construction at the unit, including meetings regarding construction issues.


Accordingly, A visited the screening clinic at Pohang St. Mary's Hospital on the 22nd for testing and received confirmation of infection on the 23rd.



The Marine Corps and health authorities have prohibited internal and external access of soldiers, quarantined the officer and soldiers who had contact with her, and completely banned external visitors from entering the unit.


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