Damyang-gun Offers Free COVID-19 Testing for Overseas Arrivals to Prevent Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Choi Hyung-sik) announced on the 27th that it will provide free diagnostic testing for all overseas arrivals.

Although there have been no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Damyang-gun, since even one confirmed case can have a significant impact on the local community, the county plans to recommend 14 days of self-quarantine for all overseas arrivals in the area and conduct free testing.

Overseas arrivals residing in the area should report to the county health center and visit the screening clinic for testing according to the guidance provided.

Currently, a total of 12 overseas arrivals are being managed by the health center; all 12 have undergone diagnostic testing and received negative results. They are being guided to self-quarantine for 14 days from the date of entry and are subject to daily monitoring.

For the four arrivals from Europe, self-quarantine notices have been issued, and their health status is checked twice daily using the self-quarantine safety protection app.

A county official stated, “By providing free COVID-19 diagnostic testing within three days for all overseas arrivals, we plan to block the introduction of COVID-19 infections into the region. We ask for active cooperation so that those arriving from overseas voluntarily undergo testing.”

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