Two Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed Among Residents of Eunpyeong-gu...Total Now 13

On the 10th, 2 additional cases occurred (1 residing in Eungam 3-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, 1 residing in Yeokchon-dong)... 1 resident of Eungam 3-dong (#7500, female, in her 40s) was transferred to Seonam Hospital... 1 resident of Yeokchon-dong (Eunpyeong case 13, unnumbered, female, in her 60s) was transferred to Seoul Medical Center

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) reported 2 additional confirmed COVID-19 cases on the 10th.

Confirmed case #7500, Ms. ○○ (female, in her 40s, resident of Eungam 3-dong, Eunpyeong-gu), began experiencing sore throat and muscle pain on February 27th. On March 9th at around 12:30 PM, she visited the screening clinic at Severance Hospital and underwent a COVID-19 test.

She was finally confirmed positive at around 8:40 PM on March 9th. She has since been transferred to Seonam Hospital, a nationally designated isolation facility.

Additionally, Eunpyeong case #13, Ms. ○○ (unassigned number, female, in her 60s, resident of Yeokchon-dong, Eunpyeong-gu), is a disability activity support worker for the son of confirmed case #7500. She began experiencing a sore throat on February 29th. After case #7500 was confirmed positive, she visited the screening clinic at Severance Hospital, was tested, and received a positive result at around 6:20 AM on March 10th. She has been transferred to Seoul Medical Center, a nationally designated isolation facility.

Meanwhile, the son of confirmed case #7500 tested negative, and the spouse living with Eunpyeong case #13 is currently under self-quarantine.

It was also revealed that Eunpyeong case #13 visited her daughter's home in Junggye-dong, Nowon-gu, last weekend. The two daughters, son-in-law, and three grandchildren are all currently under self-quarantine.

The confirmed patients' residences have been disinfected, and detailed movement routes will be disclosed on the Eunpyeong-gu Office website (www.ep.go.kr) once the epidemiological investigation results are available. The test results of family members are also being continuously monitored.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, stated, "Unfortunately, additional confirmed cases have occurred in Eunpyeong-gu. We ask all residents to refrain from going out, postpone gatherings, avoid meeting others, and communicate via phone, internet, or SNS to keep physical distance but stay emotionally close. Please participate in the 'Pause for a Moment' campaign by always wearing masks and washing hands to follow personal hygiene rules and help prevent the spread of COVID-19."

□ COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Residing in Eunpyeong-gu (as of 18:00, March 10, 2020)

Eunpyeong 1 (#870, confirmed 2.24, female in her 50s): Visited Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital to care for her husband

Eunpyeong 2 (#1253, confirmed 2.25, female in her 20s): Occupational therapist at Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital

Eunpyeong 3 (#1254, confirmed 2.25, male in his 60s): Husband of #870

Eunpyeong 4 (#1532, confirmed 2.26, female in her 80s): Wife of #1768

Eunpyeong 5 (#1768, confirmed 2.26, male in his 80s): Husband of #1532

Eunpyeong 6 (#1531, confirmed 2.26, female in her 40s): Daughter-in-law of #1532

Eunpyeong 7 (#1767, confirmed 2.26, female in her 60s): Care worker for #1768

Eunpyeong 8 (#6959, confirmed 3.7, male in his 30s)

Eunpyeong 9 (#7401, confirmed 3.9, female in her 50s): Colleague of #7265 (resident of Nowon-gu)

Eunpyeong 10 (#7479, confirmed 3.9, male in his 50s): Husband of #7401

Eunpyeong 11 (#7513, confirmed 3.9, male in his 30s): Son of #870 and #1254

Eunpyeong 12 (#7500, confirmed 3.9, female in her 40s): Mother of the user of Eunpyeong case #13’s support services

Eunpyeong 13 (unassigned number, confirmed 3.10, female in her 60s): Activity support worker for the son of #7500

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