Teacher at Icheon Jeil High School Confirmed Positive... 1,130 Students and Staff Undergo Full Testing (Update)
Health Authorities Investigating Movement Paths and Infection Routes
On the 14th, medical staff were working at the Walking Through screening clinic at Jungnang-gu Office in Seoul.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] Icheon City in Gyeonggi Province announced on the 16th that A (28), a teacher at Icheon Jeil High School, tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
A developed symptoms on the 8th and was tested at Gyeonggi Medical Center Icheon Hospital on the 15th, where the positive diagnosis was confirmed.
A is known to have mainly stayed in the classroom and teachers' office as the homeroom teacher of the third grade. It was also confirmed that, except for holidays after symptom onset, A commuted by car from home in Gangdong-gu, Seoul to Icheon.
Accordingly, Icheon Jeil High School was closed, and mass testing of about 1,130 students and staff began.
The city and health authorities closed the school and conducted disinfection and sterilization.
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Meanwhile, health authorities are investigating the detailed movements, contacts, and infection route of the teacher.
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