COVID-19 Recovered Patient in Chuncheon Tests Positive Again During Self-Quarantine

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Hee-eun Park] A COVID-19 confirmed patient A (the 5th confirmed case in Chuncheon, Gangwon) was re-confirmed positive during self-quarantine.

Chuncheon City, Gangwon, announced on the 30th that patient A, who had been declared fully recovered from COVID-19, tested positive again just 4 days after discharge.

Previously, on March 18, patient A entered the Philippines with spouse B (the 4th confirmed case in Chuncheon). Subsequently, on March 28, they were confirmed positive for COVID-19.

Accordingly, patient A was hospitalized at a treatment center in Wonju until the 25th of this month. After completing discharge procedures, they entered self-quarantine.

However, it was reported that patient A tested positive again in a diagnostic test conducted on the 29th.

Therefore, Chuncheon City completed the hospitalization arrangements for patient A at Wonju Medical Center.

Upon checking patient A’s card usage history, no external activities were identified. Additionally, a phone GPS verification process is underway to thoroughly track movement paths.

The city stated, "Disinfection and quarantine measures have been carried out at the confirmed patient’s residence and surrounding areas."

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