Seoul Hyehwa Police Station Officer Tests Positive for COVID-19... Total Confirmed Cases Now 3

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[Asia Economy Reporter Song Seung-yoon] It has been confirmed that three police officers belonging to the Hyehwa Police Station in Seoul have tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

According to the police on the 17th, Officer A from the Violent Crimes Division of Hyehwa Police Station tested positive for COVID-19 on the morning of the same day, bringing the total number of confirmed cases from this police station to three. Previously, two officers from the Women and Juvenile Division of Hyehwa Police Station tested positive on the 15th and 16th, respectively. It is known that about 10 personnel worked together with Officer A, who tested positive on this day.

A representative of Hyehwa Police Station stated, "All employees who may have had contact are currently under self-quarantine," and added, "Any gaps in work will be temporarily covered by other staff."

The two officers who tested positive before Officer A are currently hospitalized following epidemiological investigations. It is also known that the spouses of both officers work at the police station. The spouse of Officer B, who works at a police box under the jurisdiction of Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul, tested negative for COVID-19. The test results of the spouse of Administrative Officer C from the Civil Affairs Office of Hyehwa Police Station are expected to be released later today.

Hyehwa Police Station has implemented disinfection measures throughout the entire building and is restricting access to outsiders.

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