Hwasun-gun Promotes COVID-19 Comprehensive Diagnostic Testing for Group Living Facility Workers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 24th that from the 25th to the 3rd of next month, it will conduct a 'COVID-19 comprehensive diagnostic test' targeting workers at group living facilities within the jurisdiction.

The county is taking this measure to detect symptomatic individuals early and prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the local community, as cases of cluster infections in group living facilities such as nursing hospitals have recently increased.

Additionally, a drive-thru screening clinic will be set up in the parking lot in front of the Lee Yong-dae Gymnasium and will operate from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Diagnostic tests will also be conducted sequentially according to schedules set for each group living facility.

Testees will remain in their vehicles throughout the process, from registration to consultation, specimen collection, and education, with an expected duration of about 5 to 10 minutes.

For those who have difficulty moving by vehicle, tests will be conducted at the screening clinic located at the county health center.

The diagnostic targets are approximately 1,500 workers at group living facilities within the jurisdiction. There are a total of 32 group living facilities in the area, including 14 nursing homes, 14 nursing hospitals, 3 facilities for the disabled, and 1 child welfare facility.

A county official stated, "We have organized six inspection teams and deployed 27 health personnel for this comprehensive diagnostic test," adding, "We will continue to do our best to prevent the local spread of COVID-19 through accurate diagnosis and thorough quarantine measures."

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