Chungha Staff Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Returning from Italy... Agency States "Chungha is Negative"

Chungha and All Accompanying Staff Currently in Quarantine

Singer Chungha. Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] Singer Chungha has entered self-quarantine after testing negative for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Chungha's agency, MNH Entertainment, stated on their official fan cafe on the 1st, "Our artist Chungha returned to Korea on the 24th of last month after completing her schedule in Italy. One of the staff members who worked with her developed a fever and was confirmed positive for COVID-19 after testing."

They continued, "We requested self-quarantine and conducted tests for all accompanying personnel, including Chungha," adding, "One additional person has tested positive and appropriate measures are being taken accordingly." They also noted, "All other staff members tested negative, and our artist Chungha also received a negative test result on March 1st."

Although Chungha and the remaining staff tested negative, the agency emphasized that they are adhering to self-quarantine as requested by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency.

The agency stated, "All scheduled events have been canceled for the time being," and added, "We will continue to take maximum precautions and respond diligently."

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