Seongdong-gu, Two American International Students Confirmed with COVID-19

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] On the 11th, two individuals residing in Geumho 2-3 ga-dong, Seongdong-gu (American international students) who arrived from the United States were confirmed positive on the 13th and were transferred to Seoul Red Cross Hospital.

The two confirmed cases are as follows.

Seongdong#17: Born in 1979, female

Seongdong#18: Born in 1982, female, roommate of Seongdong#17

We provide the detailed epidemiological investigation results confirmed so far.

○ 4.11 (Sat)

16:54 Arrived together at Incheon Airport on Asiana Airlines (OZ221) from New York, USA

- Took a Seoul city taxi for overseas arrivals to home

19:28 Arrived at home

* Used stairs, no encounters with others

○ 4.12 (Sun)

11:00 Left home, took a taxi to the public health center screening clinic

* Used stairs, no encounters with others

* Both taxi driver and the two confirmed cases wore masks

11:30 Both tested for COVID-19 at the public health center screening clinic

12:00 Took a taxi back home

* Both taxi driver and the two confirmed cases wore masks

* Used stairs, no encounters with others

○ 4.13 (Mon) Confirmed positive in the morning

13:30 Transferred to Seoul Red Cross Hospital; disinfection completed in home, stairs, elevator, and other common areas; notice posted in the residential elevator regarding disinfection and instructions to visit screening clinics if symptomatic related to the confirmed case occurrence

The on-site epidemiological investigation team reviewed CCTV footage and confirmed that the confirmed cases strictly followed self-quarantine rules, resulting in no additional movement paths or contacts.

Cases of infection imported from overseas continue to increase. All overseas arrivals are required to self-quarantine for 14 days and undergo testing at public health center screening clinics. To prevent unauthorized departures, police conduct random joint inspections, and special strengthened measures are in place to prevent spread due to overseas importation. To prevent greater damage from overseas importation, we ask that not only those in self-quarantine but also their cohabiting family members strictly follow self-quarantine rules.

If you experience respiratory symptoms such as fever or cough, please contact Seongdong-gu Public Health Center (02-2286-7172), Seongdong-gu Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters (02-2286-6881~8), or the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (1339).

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