[Asia Economy Reporter Baek Kyunghwan] All court staff who had contact with a judge of Jeonju District Court confirmed to have contracted the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) tested negative.


According to Jeonbuk Province and Jeonju District Court on the 24th, all 17 court staff members classified as close contacts of Judge A tested negative for COVID-19. However, they will be quarantined for two weeks and will undergo a second test upon release.


Meanwhile, Judge A was confirmed positive for COVID-19 on the 21st. He visited Seoul and Gyeonggi Province on the 15th and 16th, stayed at his home in Daejeon on the temporary holiday of the 17th, and showed symptoms such as chills and fever on the afternoon of the 19th.



Subsequently, Jeonju District Court recommended recess for each trial division until September 4th, and the staff are working in shifts.


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