A Woman in Her 50s from Wonju Attending Sarang Jeil Church Service Tests Positive for COVID-19

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[Asia Economy Reporter Jang Sehee] The 83rd confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) has been reported in Gangwon.

The provincial health authorities announced on the 17th that a woman in her 50s, Ms. A, who attended a worship service at Sarang Jeil Church on the 9th, tested positive for COVID-19.

She is the 28th confirmed case in Wonju and the 83rd in Gangwon.

Ms. A underwent a COVID-19 test at the Wonju City Public Health Center on the 16th and received a positive result around 11:45 PM.

Ms. A has been transferred to Wonju Medical Center for treatment.

Meanwhile, the provincial health authorities have completed disinfection of Ms. A's home and visited facilities, and plan to conduct an in-depth epidemiological investigation based on closed-circuit television (CCTV) and other data.

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