COVID-19 Confirmed Case of a Sarang Jeil Church Member Residing in Sinwol 1-dong, Yangcheon-gu

Positive Test Result on the Morning of the 17th Following Screening at Yangcheon-gu Public Health Center on the 16th

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yangcheon-gu (Mayor Kim Soo-young) has reported its 82nd confirmed case of COVID-19.

The 82nd confirmed case in Yangcheon, Mr. A (resident of Sinwol 1-dong), is a member of the Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu. After developing symptoms such as coughing, he was tested at the Yangcheon-gu Public Health Center screening clinic on the 16th and received a positive result on the morning of the 17th.

The district has requested a bed at a nationally designated hospital for Mr. A's transfer, and once the transfer is completed, disinfection of the confirmed patient's residence and surrounding areas will be carried out.

Additionally, the district is investigating Mr. A's movement path based on an in-depth epidemiological investigation, and if any public disclosure of movement paths is necessary, it will be announced through the Yangcheon-gu blog.

One cohabitant of Mr. A has been advised to undergo self-quarantine and testing.

With this, the cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Yangcheon-gu has reached 82.

Kim Soo-young, Mayor of Yangcheon-gu, stated, “As confirmed cases related to Sarang Jeil Church in Seongbuk-gu continue to occur, it is a time when more thorough personal quarantine rules and social distancing are necessary for the safety of residents.” He added, “Also, residents who have visited Sarang Jeil Church are urged to get tested promptly regardless of whether they have symptoms.”

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