Second COVID-19 Case Confirmed at Samsung Electronics Gumi Plant
[Asia Economy Reporter Changhwan Lee] A second confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has been reported at Samsung Electronics' Gumi plant.
According to the industry on the 29th, an employee of Samsung Electronics' Gumi 1 Plant (Network Business Division) tested positive for COVID-19 in the first test conducted the previous evening.
The employee is known to have traveled on a business trip to the Suwon plant last week. The company immediately conducted disinfection and quarantine at the Gumi 1 Plant and Suwon plant on the evening of the 19th. However, there are currently no plans to close additional plants.
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Previously, a confirmed case was reported at Samsung Electronics' Gumi 2 Plant (Wireless Business Division), which led to the closure of the plant from the 22nd to the 24th. However, it is reported that the connection between the two confirmed cases is low.
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