COVID-19 Confirmed at UN Headquarters in New York: "Philippine Delegation Diplomat Infected"

[Asia Economy Reporter Naju-seok] A confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, USA.

On the 12th (local time), Kira Azucena, the Philippine Ambassador to the UN, announced in a notice sent to the permanent missions of various countries that a diplomat from her country tested positive for COVID-19.

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Ambassador Azucena stated, "The Philippine Permanent Mission to the UN has been closed. Quarantine guidelines have been issued to all staff," adding, "It is presumed that all staff have been infected." The confirmed staff member showed fever symptoms on the 10th and visited a hospital.

The UN had previously canceled unofficial side events within the UN Headquarters to prevent the spread of COVID-19. However, official activities such as the UN General Assembly and the Security Council will proceed as usual. This cancellation affects about 100 unofficial events.

Additionally, since the 10th, the UN has suspended visits and tour programs for the general public at the UN Headquarters.

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