No Additional Confirmed Cases Among 1,601 Tested Beyond Initial Patient
Health Authorities Confirm After Multiple Precision Quarantine Measures

Coupang Goyang Logistics Center (Photo by Yonhap News)

Coupang Goyang Logistics Center (Photo by Yonhap News)

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Coupang announced that it will resume operations at the Goyang logistics center, which was closed due to one confirmed case of COVID-19, on the 12th. This decision was made after close consultation with health authorities, concluding that sufficient safety measures have been secured.


Following the confirmed case, Coupang cooperated with health authorities to conduct comprehensive testing on 1,601 contacts, including logistics center workers, all of whom tested negative, with no additional confirmed cases.



On the 28th of last month, one office worker at Coupang's Goyang logistics center was confirmed positive for COVID-19. Coupang immediately closed the logistics center and carried out daily disinfection of all facilities. In particular, on the 9th, just before resuming operations, a large-scale workforce and specialized equipment were deployed to complete thorough disinfection. As a result, the Coupang Goyang logistics center resumed normal operations 15 days after closure.


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