Yongsan-gu Reports 8th COVID-19 Case... Polish Resident in Hannam-dong

Polish Resident in Hannam-dong (Male in 40s) Confirmed Positive at 7:20 AM on 26th... Self-Quarantined Since March 12 After Contact with Yongsan-gu Confirmed Patient No. 2

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Yongsan-gu (District Mayor Seong Jang-hyun) has reported its 8th confirmed case of COVID-19.

The confirmed patient is a Polish man in his 40s residing in Hannam-dong, who received the final positive diagnosis at 7:20 AM on the 26th. He had contact with Yongsan-gu's 2nd confirmed case (#8057) on the 12th and entered self-quarantine for two weeks.

Although he showed no particular symptoms, following the COVID-19 response manual, a specimen was collected at the district office screening clinic on the 25th, one day before the end of self-quarantine, and tested positive. He is scheduled to be admitted to isolation at Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital on the afternoon of the 26th.

The main movement history is as follows.

▣ March 12?26: Self-quarantine

▣ March 25 (Wednesday)

- 15:27: Tested at Yongsan-gu Public Health Center screening clinic (transported by district office ambulance)

※ Based on the first statement by the confirmed patient; details may be further specified following epidemiological investigation.

The district is conducting follow-up measures including disinfection around the confirmed patient's residence.

Seong Jang-hyun, Mayor of Yongsan-gu, emphasized, “As the COVID-19 situation prolongs, public fatigue is increasing. At times like this, it is crucial to maintain vigilance and continue practicing ‘social distancing.’”

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