First COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Yeongyang, Gyeongbuk... 20s Shincheonji Member

Shincheonji Daegu Church. Photo by Joo Cheol-in

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Ju Cheol-in] Following Goryeong and Seongju in Gyeongbuk, a confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has been reported in Yeongyang County. This is the first confirmed case in the region.

According to Gyeongbuk Province on the 27th, a student A (20), who attends the Shincheonji Church of Jesus in Daegu, tested positive for COVID-19 after examination in Yeongyang County.

A was classified as a suspected patient in Daegu recently and was in isolation at home in Yeongyang-eup.

After A drove home from Daegu by car, there were no further movements reported.

The county decided to collect test samples from A's family and request COVID-19 testing. Additionally, a department at Yeongyang County Office where A's parents work was closed, and the employees were placed under self-quarantine.

Yeongyang County is focusing on tracing A's movements and contacts, and has initiated disinfection efforts targeting the vicinity of A's home, public institutions, and multi-use facilities.

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