Jeonju Yeo High School 3rd Year Student Confirmed with COVID-19... 960 People Related to Academy and School Undergoing Complete Investigation (Update)

Test Results Expected to be Released on the 17th

On the 17th, a third-year student at Jeonju Girls' High School in Jeonbuk was confirmed to be infected with the novel coronavirus, leading to the closure of the school gates. / Photo by Yonhap News

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Lim Juhyung] A third-year student at Jeonju Girls' High School in Jeonbuk has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19). Health authorities are conducting comprehensive testing on the school's staff and students.

According to Jeonju City on the 17th, third-year student A at Jeonju Girls' High School attended school on the morning of the previous day (16th), but later experienced headaches and fever symptoms. She underwent a COVID-19 test at the Jeonju City Health Center screening clinic and tested positive the following day. Currently, student A has been transferred to Jeonbuk National University Hospital and is hospitalized.

Accordingly, health authorities have conducted a full investigation of three family members of student A and 883 students and staff at Jeonju Girls' High School. A comprehensive investigation is also underway at an academy in the Jeonju New Town area that student A attends. The infection status of those subject to the full investigation is expected to be confirmed on the 17th.

Meanwhile, the city is disinfecting the school and academy attended by student A, and these facilities are scheduled to be temporarily closed for 14 days.

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