A Pre-Quarantine Test for Overseas Arrivals in Gwangju Returns 'Positive'... Total 239 Cases

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] In Gwangju, three new COVID-19 cases related to entertainment bars were reported in one day, followed by an additional confirmed case from an overseas entrant.

According to Gwangju Metropolitan City on the 18th, one overseas entrant was diagnosed with COVID-19 the previous day and was classified as the 239th confirmed case.

The individual, Mr. A, a man in his 50s residing in Hyundai 1st Apartment, Ilgok-dong, Buk-gu, arrived from Algeria on the 4th. He tested positive during the 'pre-release quarantine test' while under self-quarantine.

Meanwhile, as of the previous day, a total of 17 confirmed cases are related to the Sangmu District in Chipyeong-dong, Seo-gu.

Since the 12th, COVID-19 has been spreading in Gwangju, centered around entertainment bars in the Sangmu District, Seo-gu, the largest entertainment area in the region.

According to Gwangju city officials, considering the rapid spread of COVID-19 originating from Itaewon, due to the nature of entertainment bars, it is difficult to identify visitors, and concerns about personal information exposure have led to low voluntary testing, raising fears of a third wave of resurgence.

Gwangju city has closed 18 entertainment bars visited by helpers and patrons, and is considering legal action against five locations.

Additionally, joint crackdowns have been conducted with local districts and the police, and a 10-day 'entertainment bar gathering ban administrative order' has been issued until the 25th.

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