Jeonbuk's 36th Confirmed Case Occurs Again... Filipino Marriage Immigrant

Confirmed Positive on the 11th, Hospitalized at Gunsan Medical Center

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hong Jae-hee] The 36th COVID-19 case has been confirmed in Jeonbuk.

According to Jeonbuk health authorities on the 12th, a woman in her 30s, Ms. A, a Filipino marriage immigrant, tested positive for COVID-19.

Ms. A entered the country through Incheon Airport at 5 a.m. the previous day and, showing no particular symptoms, traveled to Gunsan using her spouse's vehicle.

During the trip, she stopped at Songsan Grape Rest Area (Pyeongtaek direction) between 7:20 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., and at Seosan Rest Area between 8:55 a.m. and 9:05 a.m.

At that time, Ms. A was wearing a mask, and only her husband got off at Seosan Rest Area to purchase beverages.

She arrived at Gunsan Health Center at 10:20 a.m., underwent specimen collection, and was placed under self-quarantine. At 9:15 p.m., the Health and Environment Research Institute confirmed a positive result, and she was admitted to Gunsan Medical Center.

Health authorities have completed disinfection of her home and vehicle and are reviewing CCTV footage from Songsan Grape Rest Area and Seosan Rest Area to identify contacts.

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