12 Daegu KEPCO MCS Employees Infected with COVID-19 in Group Outbreak

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[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Chaeseok] A cluster infection of 12 cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) occurred at the Korea Electric Power MCS Namdong Branch in Songhyeon-dong, Daegu. The first confirmed case is known to be an acquaintance of a Shincheonji Church member.

On the 14th, Chae Hong-ho, Deputy Mayor of Daegu, stated at a briefing on the Wuhan coronavirus held at Daegu City Hall, "Apart from the KEPCO Namdong Branch Contact Center, 12 meter readers and managers were infected in a cluster."

He explained, "The facility is being operated with minimal personnel after closure and disinfection," adding, "The first confirmed case was an acquaintance of a Shincheonji Church member, and detailed reporting was omitted due to the closure of the Seo-gu Public Health Center at that time."

In response, KEPCO MCS said, "The first confirmed case occurred on the 23rd of last month, and immediately upon occurrence, following the recommendations of health authorities, disinfection was conducted, confirmed patients were transferred to medical institutions, and all affiliated employees were placed under self-quarantine for 14 days."

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