Lotte Songpa Logistics Center COVID-19 Cases, 159 Contacts... Masks Not Worn Only During Meals (Update)

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[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Kang Juhee] Employee A (Siheung No. 21), who worked at the Lotte Courier Southeast Logistics Center in Songpa-gu, Seoul, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It was confirmed that A wore a mask except when eating.

According to Songpa-gu on the 15th, Lotte Courier employee A (Siheung No. 21), who tested positive for COVID-19 on the 13th, was found to have worn a mask except when eating at a convenience store.

A underwent testing on the 12th, the day after their spouse (Siheung No. 19) tested positive for COVID-19 on the 11th, and received a retest result. After a follow-up test, A was confirmed positive around 8 p.m. on the 13th.

It was confirmed that on the 8th at around 16:20, A arrived at the Lotte Courier Songpa Logistics Center using the dedicated shuttle bus and worked until 8:42 a.m. on the 9th.

On the same day at around 13:40, A returned to work at the Lotte Courier Logistics Center and worked until about 7:50 a.m. on the 10th, working at the logistics center for two consecutive days.

It was confirmed that A wore a mask except when eating at a nearby convenience store around 13:40 on the 9th.

The Lotte Logistics Center where A worked and the visited locations have completed disinfection procedures. The Lotte Logistics Center will remain closed until 7 p.m. on the 15th.

It was found that 159 employees worked with A at the Lotte Logistics Center, and all have been placed under self-quarantine.

It has been confirmed that tests are currently being conducted on these individuals.

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