Teen COVID-19 Case After Club Visit... "480 People Visited That Day" Emergency

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Park Hee-eun] It has been revealed that a confirmed COVID-19 case who tested positive after enlisting in the Marine Corps visited clubs and bars before enlistment.

On the 25th, Busan City explained during the 'COVID-19 Response Regular Briefing' that epidemiological investigations found that confirmed case A (19) from Daegu visited Busan on the 17th and 18th.

Mr. A arrived in Busan at 9:19 PM on the 17th by taking the SRT. He then visited '1970 Saemaeul Pocha' in Busanjin-gu at 11:30 PM.

At 2 AM on the 18th, he stayed for 1 hour and 30 minutes at the Seomyeon club 'Vibe'.

At 4:30 PM that day, Mr. A had a meal at 'Cheongchun Hoetjip' on Songdohaebyeon-ro in Seo-gu. Afterwards, at 6:30 PM, he boarded the Mugunghwa train at Busan Station. Mr. A arrived at Dongdaegu Station at 7:49 PM and took the subway home.

Three days after visiting Busan, on the 20th, Mr. A developed symptoms such as headache. That afternoon, he enlisted at the Marine Corps Education and Training Unit in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. He was confirmed positive on the 23rd and was admitted to Daegu Dongsan Hospital.

A Busan City official stated, "It is believed that transmission was possible from the 18th, two days before symptom onset," and urged, "Citizens who visited the three locations and have symptoms such as fatigue, headache, fever, or respiratory symptoms should contact their local health center."

Meanwhile, it was found that 480 people were recorded on the visitor list of the club Mr. A visited.

Busan City announced that if additional infections occur through the club, they will consider filing a claim for damages against the club.

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