Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Mokpo

Mayor Kim Jong-sik Issues Urgent Statement on Additional COVID-19 Cases
"We Will Do Our Best to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 by Mobilizing All Resources"

Mayor Kim Jong-sik is issuing a statement through an emergency briefing as additional confirmed cases have occurred in Mokpo. (Photo by Mokpo City)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] Mayor Kim Jong-sik issued a statement through an emergency briefing on the occurrence of additional confirmed cases in Mokpo on the 1st.

Mayor Kim Jong-sik said, "I am very sorry and regretful to inform the citizens of the occurrence of additional confirmed cases," and added, "We will do our best to prevent the spread by pooling all our capabilities."

He also stated, "At around 7:20 a.m. on the 1st, after receiving the final positive diagnosis and being transferred to Gangjin Medical Center, we completed intensive disinfection of the confirmed patient's residence and surrounding areas."

The confirmed patient, Ms. A, is a woman in her 50s who arrived from New York, USA, traveling alone. She underwent movement, testing, and quarantine under the special entry procedures for overseas arrivals, and had no contact with the local community.

Ms. A arrived at Incheon International Airport from the United States on the 30th, arrived at Mokpo Station by KTX at 12:53 a.m. on the 31st, then moved to the public health center with health center staff where a specimen was collected. She was finally confirmed positive at around 7:20 a.m. on the 1st.

Ms. A is a nurse residing in New York, USA. Her husband and children remain in the United States, and she is known to have visited her in-laws in Mokpo alone on this day.

Mayor Kim Jong-sik said, "It is fortunate that this confirmed patient had no external contact after arriving in Mokpo, but this once again confirms the importance of strengthening management of overseas arrivals," and added, "Mokpo City will operate a separate quarantine facility for overseas arrivals."

He continued, "We can overcome COVID-19 only when we all work together, and I urge each and every one to strictly observe social distancing and personal hygiene rules," emphasizing, "We will do our utmost together with all citizens who love Mokpo to prevent COVID-19 and revitalize the local economy."

Currently, this is the fourth confirmed case in Mokpo and the 14th confirmed case in Jeollanam-do.

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