A Woman in Her 40s Confirmed COVID-19 Positive in Michuhol-gu, Incheon... Infection Route Unknown (Update)

Citizens waiting to get tested for COVID-19 at the Yeongdeungpo Public Health Center screening clinic in Seoul on the 29th of last month. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kim Yeon-ju] A woman in her 40s in Incheon has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

Incheon City announced on the 2nd that A (48), residing in Michuhol-gu, tested positive for COVID-19 and was urgently transferred to Incheon Medical Center.

A showed symptoms of fever, muscle pain, and chills on the 29th of last month, underwent a specimen test at the Michuhol-gu screening clinic on the 1st, and was confirmed positive on the same day.

In the epidemiological investigation, it was found that A had no connection with the Coupang Bucheon logistics center or the Incheon Gaechok Church gatherings, where many COVID-19 cases occurred.

Health authorities have completed disinfection at A's residence and are focusing on tracing her movements.

A's mother, who was in contact with her, tested negative for COVID-19 and is currently in self-quarantine.

Meanwhile, as of the 2nd, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Incheon area has reached 245.

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