One Confirmed COVID-19 Case at Sarang Jeil Church in Yangcheon-gu

Resident of Sinwol 7-dong, Yangcheon-gu, Tested at Seonam Hospital Screening Clinic on the 16th for Sore Throat Symptoms, Positive Result in the Afternoon

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) announced that Mr. A, residing in Sinwol 7-dong, has tested positive for COVID-19.

He is the 81st confirmed case in Yangcheon-gu.

Mr. A is a member of Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu and showed symptoms such as sore throat. On the 16th, a specimen was collected at the Seonam Hospital screening clinic, and the test result came back positive in the afternoon.

The district has requested a bed at a nationally designated hospital for Mr. A's transfer, and once the transfer is complete, disinfection of the confirmed patient's residence and surrounding areas will be conducted. Mr. A has no cohabitants, and his movement path is being investigated through an in-depth epidemiological survey.

As of August 16, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Yangcheon-gu has reached 81.

The district stated that all attendees of the worship service at Doesaegim Church, the infection route of the 78th confirmed case, have been identified, tested, and placed under self-quarantine.

As a result of the tests, a total of nine confirmed cases have been identified: two Yangcheon-gu residents (the 78th and 79th confirmed cases) and seven residents from other local governments. Follow-up measures are underway.

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, said, "The infection originating from Sarang Jeil Church is snowballing. With confirmed cases occurring in Yangcheon-gu as well, stricter compliance with quarantine rules by residents is required," and urged, "Only prompt COVID-19 testing can stop the spread of infection. Residents who have visited Sarang Jeil Church should get tested immediately."

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