Unified Party's Choi Hyung-doo Tests Negative for COVID-19: "A Day Exhausted by Fake Rumors"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] Choi Hyung-doo, floor spokesperson of the United Future Party, announced on the 20th that he tested negative for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the same day, Choi wrote on his Facebook, "I received a negative test result for COVID-19 infection early this morning," and added, "I apologize for causing concern throughout yesterday."

He visited the studio on the 17th to appear on CBS Radio's 'Kim Hyun-jung's News Show' and was found to have had indirect contact with a confirmed patient who appeared one hour before him. As a result, he was tested at a public health center on the morning of the 19th. Lee Nak-yeon, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, was also tested for COVID-19 for the same reason and received a negative result.

Choi said, "Since Lee's negative test result came out earlier, I was optimistic about my test result, which was a more indirect contact case, but now I can definitely put this matter to rest."

He also expressed his feelings, saying, "I was shocked by people who politically exploited COVID-19 throughout yesterday. Even though the likelihood of a negative test was high, my 'confirmed case' rumor circulated not only in the National Assembly but across the country," and added, "While in self-quarantine, I received worried calls from Masan and various parts of the country, making it a tiring day."

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