Following Coupang, Market Kurly also... Jangji Room Temperature Logistics Center Fully Closed Due to Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

[Asia Economy Reporter Seungjin Lee] Market Kurly announced on the 27th that a confirmed case of COVID-19 was detected among workers at the Jangji Ambient Temperature Logistics Center, leading to the complete closure of the logistics center.

The confirmed case was a day laborer who worked at the Jangji Ambient Temperature Center 1 on the 24th and was diagnosed positive by health authorities on the same day. It is presumed that this individual was infected while visiting Daejeon Metropolitan City with a friend who was confirmed positive on the 23rd. The worker was on duty at Ambient Temperature Center 1 for only one day, on the 24th.

After receiving the confirmation results from Songpa District Office on the morning of the 27th, Market Kurly immediately took full closure measures for Ambient Temperature Center 1. Currently, there are no workers present at the center, and a full disinfection will be conducted starting at 3 PM.

A thorough investigation and self-quarantine measures have been implemented for all employees who worked on the 24th as well as those who had close contact with the confirmed case.

Market Kurly currently operates a total of five logistics centers: Ambient Temperature Center 1, Ambient Temperature Center 2, Refrigerated Center 1, Refrigerated Center 2, and Frozen Center. The other logistics centers are located at a distance from Ambient Temperature Center 1, where the confirmed case occurred, and there is no known interaction among workers between these centers.

Market Kurly stated, "We have made our best efforts to follow health authorities’ quarantine guidelines, including the installation of thermal cameras, and the mandatory use of masks and gloves." They added, "We will continue to keep Ambient Temperature Center 1 fully closed until further instructions are issued by Songpa District Office and other health authorities."

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