40s Confirmed with 'Corona' After Visiting Europe... Total 16 Cumulative Cases in Gwangju

Husband Shows 'Negative' Response, Self-Quarantine... Retesting Scheduled

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] A new COVID-19 case has been confirmed in the Gwangju area after 6 days. This brings the total number of confirmed cases in Gwangju to 16.

According to health authorities on the 15th, a woman in her 40s, Ms. A, residing in Dong-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City, tested positive for COVID-19 the previous day and was transferred to Bitgoeul Jeonnam National University Hospital.

It is known that Ms. A traveled to Europe with her husband, Mr. B, from the 2nd to the 12th.

After showing suspected COVID-19 symptoms, the couple underwent testing at the Dong-gu screening clinic.

In the first test, Mr. B tested negative.

Health authorities judged that Mr. B is likely in the incubation period, classified him as a subject for active monitoring, and placed him under self-quarantine. They also secured specimens for retesting.

Along with this, epidemiological investigations on the couple will focus on accurately identifying the infection route, movement paths, and close contacts.

Meanwhile, among the 16 confirmed cases in the Gwangju area, 3 have recovered, 12 are receiving hospital treatment, and 1 is under self-quarantine.

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