Mokpo Hadang Middle School, All 535 Students Test 'Negative'

Mokpo Hadang Middle School, where all COVID-19 test results came back negative. Photo by Mokpo Hadang Middle School

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jun-kyung] In Mokpo, Jeonnam, all students and staff at the school of a teenage COVID-19 confirmed case tested negative.

According to Mokpo Hadang Middle School on the 29th, after first-year student A was confirmed positive for COVID-19, a full infectious disease screening was conducted on a total of 535 people, including all students and staff, and by 3:20 PM that day, everyone tested negative.

Earlier, 40 people who were identified as having close contact with the student at a local children's center and indoor sports facility were also confirmed negative.

The Jeonnam Provincial Office of Education, which was highly concerned about community re-spread, was relieved as all test results came back negative.

Regardless of the test results, the Office of Education plans to continue self-quarantine for close contacts. Mokpo Hadang Middle School will conduct remote classes for first-year students until the 10th of next month, and for second and third-year students until the 3rd of next month.

A representative of Mokpo Hadang Middle School said, "It is fortunate that everyone tested negative, which has eased the anxiety of students and parents," and added, "This experience has once again made us realize the importance of wearing masks and practicing social distancing in daily life."

He continued, "Superintendent Jang Seok-woong supported the full screening for second and third-year students with the Office of Education's budget," and added, "When the school went through difficult times, the Jeonnam educational community and local government worked together, which was a great help."

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