Cheong "Export of Gene Amplification Test Kits to 17 Countries" (Comprehensive)

Cheongwadae Provides Additional Explanation on UAE Diagnostic Kit Exports... "Not Disclosing by Country Considering Diplomatic Relations"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A senior official from the Blue House met with reporters on the afternoon of the 17th and said regarding the "novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19)," "We have exported test kits to 17 countries. We exported genetic amplification test kits," adding, "Some (media) articles have described that we only exported empty shells that we just transported, but that is not the case."

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The senior Blue House official explained, "There are two types of diagnostic kits: one is the kit for sample collection, transport, preservation, and medium. The other is the test kit. Both types are necessary for diagnosis. The export to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) refers to the diagnostic kit for sample collection, transport, preservation, and medium that I just mentioned."

The senior Blue House official stated, "Including the genetic amplification test kits, there have been requests for export, support, or requests from 17 countries. This includes countries to which we have already exported," adding, "Considering diplomatic relations, we do not disclose the countries individually, but we have already exported to 17 countries."

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