Filipino Seafarer Fully Recovered in China Tests Positive Again While Entering Busan Port

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Ju Cheol-in] A Filipino seafarer who entered Busan Port tested positive for COVID-19 and was quarantined at Busan Medical Center.

Busan city health authorities announced on the 29th that a Filipino seafarer, A (24), who was on a ship that arrived at the New Busan Port, tested positive.

According to epidemiological investigation, A entered Ningbo Port, China, on the 26th of last month, was diagnosed positive the next day, and was hospitalized for treatment at a local hospital.

He was declared recovered and discharged on the 23rd of this month and reboarded the ship, but tested positive again during quarantine upon arrival at New Busan Port on the 28th.

Health authorities are checking for any suspicious symptoms among A’s fellow seafarers. The city explained that since A was confirmed positive during port quarantine, he is not counted as a confirmed case in the Busan area.

A Busan city official said, "Since minor breaches can lead to serious risks, we urge those in self-quarantine to strictly follow quarantine rules," and emphasized, "Please refrain from traveling or visiting crowded places during the upcoming extended holiday period."

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