One Additional COVID-19 Case Confirmed Among Residents of Eunpyeong-gu

Eunpyeong 50th Confirmed Case (Resident of Sinsa 1-dong, Female, 50s) Confirmed Positive During Self-Quarantine After Contact with SJ Investment Call Center Confirmed Case

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced that one additional confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) occurred on the 18th.

The 50th confirmed case in Eunpyeong (Sinsa 1-dong, female, in her 50s) had been in self-quarantine since June 7 as a contact of a confirmed case at the SJ Investment Call Center. On the 18th, she visited the Eunpyeong-gu Public Health Center screening clinic, was tested, and was confirmed positive at 6:30 PM on the same day. She has been transferred to Seobuk Hospital, a nationally designated isolation facility.

The confirmed patient's residence has been disinfected, and detailed movement routes will be disclosed on the Eunpyeong-gu Office website once the epidemiological investigation results are available.

Kim Mi-kyung, Mayor of Eunpyeong-gu, stated, “We recognize this as a very concerning situation as COVID-19 infections are gradually increasing in the metropolitan area. Although the early heat may be difficult for residents, we ask everyone to wear masks thoroughly to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to strictly adhere to the strengthened social distancing measures.”

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