Three Safety Management Staff at Seoul City Hall Station Confirmed with COVID-19... Quarantine Measures Completed

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] Seoul Metro announced on the 17th that three men working as safety management personnel at City Hall Station on Line 2 tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

The three confirmed cases were temporary employees hired by the construction company (Hyundo General Construction) related to the seismic reinforcement work at City Hall Station, responsible for controlling access to hazardous areas at the construction site. It was confirmed that all workers always wore masks while on duty.

Among the 13 safety management personnel and construction site managers who worked at City Hall Station, 12 have completed testing at screening clinics; three tested positive, three tested negative, and six are awaiting results. One person who has not been tested is under self-quarantine with the consent of the public health center due to mobility difficulties.

The company stopped construction immediately after receiving notification from the site manager around 8:40 p.m. on the 15th that the first confirmed case had occurred, and completed disinfection of the entire City Hall Station on the same day. Additionally, further disinfection will be conducted over three days starting from the 17th.

Thirty-nine station employees, social service agents, and cleaning staff working at City Hall Station were not classified as close contacts but are undergoing testing at Jung-gu Public Health Center and others as a precaution. No confirmed cases have been reported so far, and employees awaiting test results have been placed under self-quarantine.

A company official stated, "On the 16th, we received notification from health authorities that station operations can continue following the epidemiological investigation," adding, "Disinfection was completed immediately after the confirmed cases were reported, and regular disinfection is ongoing, so we ask passengers to use the subway with confidence."

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