Jeju-docheong Releases Detailed Movement of 4th Confirmed COVID-19 Case

Jeju National University Hospital Emergency Medical Center Entrance / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] Jeju Provincial Government disclosed the detailed movement path of patient A, the fourth confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the province, on the 4th.

It was confirmed that patient A stayed at an acquaintance's house from the time of arrival in Jeju on the 20th of last month after departing from Daegu until the 2nd of this month. It was identified that he wore a cloth mask when going out.

Patient A had stayed in Daegu for 2 nights and 3 days starting from the 18th of last month, and departed Daegu around 6:25 PM on the 20th by taking Korean Air flight KE1811, arriving in Jeju.

At Jeju Airport, patient A used his own motorcycle to visit acquaintance B's house in Yeondong, Jeju City, where he stayed for 3 days.

On the 21st at around 6:07 PM, he stopped by Jesco Mart Shinjeju branch, and two days later, on the 23rd at 11:24 AM, he visited Jeju Bank Shinjeju branch to use an ATM. The next day at 9:58 PM, he stopped by New World Mart Shinjeju branch.

Jeju Provincial Government disclosed the primary movement path of the fourth confirmed case on Facebook on the 4th. / Photo by Jeju Provincial Government Facebook capture

Patient A first felt symptoms on the 22nd. At that time, he reported experiencing headaches and muscle pain and took medication. Since then, it was confirmed that he wore a cloth mask when going out.

On the 25th at around 1:50 PM, patient A visited the screening clinic at Halla Hospital, completed a video consultation, and returned to B's house.

From the 26th until the 2nd of this month, patient A stayed at B's house and visited New World Mart Shinjeju branch, Subway Yeondong branch, and Jesco Mart Shinjeju branch. Meals were mainly ordered for delivery or takeout.

On the 3rd, patient A rode his motorcycle to Jeju National University Hospital screening clinic, underwent a COVID-19 specimen test around 5 PM the same day, and was confirmed positive on the 4th.

Meanwhile, Jeju Provincial Government explained, "The movement path was disclosed primarily based on the confirmed patient's statement," and added, "(The movement path) may be subject to change later."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.