Seongdong-su Seongsu-dong 'Myeongga Dakhanmari' Users and 536 Others All Test Negative (Comprehensive)

Seongdong-gu Orders All 18 Businesses in Seongsu 2-ga 3-dong to Undergo COVID-19 Testing on Weekend of 30th and 31st... Mandatory Mask Wearing for Food Service Workers in the Area

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Seongdong-gu (Mayor Jeong Won-oh) announced on the 30th that all 536 people tested negative for COVID-19, including 5 close contacts of patient No. 40 in Seongsu 2-ga 3-dong related to the confirmed case at the 'Myeongga Dakhanmari' restaurant, restaurant workers and their cohabiting family members, 153 restaurant customers who underwent testing, and residents tested in the Kumho-dong area.

Accordingly, the district launched a full-scale response to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the restaurant area and enforced an administrative order on the 29th.

First, an urgent order was issued for all 80 restaurant owners and workers of 18 establishments located in Seongsu 2-ga 3-dong to undergo COVID-19 testing during the weekend of the 30th and 31st.

Additionally, an administrative order was issued mandating mask-wearing for all employees in food service establishments such as restaurants and coffee shops within Seongdong-gu, with administrative guidance followed by restrictions on gatherings within the establishments if masks are not worn.

A Seongdong-gu official stated, "Regarding the recent confirmed cases in Seongsu-dong and Kumho-dong, all 536 people tested within one day received negative COVID-19 test results," adding, "The movement paths of confirmed patients have been disclosed on the Seongdong-gu Office website and the district's SNS. Those who visited the relevant restaurants should get tested at health centers or screening clinics even if they have no symptoms."

Jeong Won-oh, Mayor of Seongdong-gu, said, "There is great concern among residents as confirmed cases have occurred mainly around the restaurant area in Seongsu-dong recently," and added, "The district will do its utmost to ensure compliance with quarantine rules in multi-use facilities through strengthened and proactive measures to prevent further spread."

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