Cheongju General Hospital Doctor Confirmed Positive... Over 80 Medical Staff and Patients Undergoing Testing (Update)
[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] The 101st confirmed COVID-19 case in Chungbuk, who tested positive after coming into contact with his mother who attended the Gwanghwamun rally in Seoul, has been identified as a doctor at a general hospital in Cheongju.
According to Cheongju City, Doctor A received a notification from health authorities on the afternoon of the 21st that his mother had contracted COVID-19 and underwent specimen collection testing. Subsequently, at around 12:20 AM on the 23rd, Doctor A's positive diagnosis was confirmed, and he is currently receiving treatment after being transferred to Cheongju Medical Center.
It was confirmed that Doctor A treated patients for two days after contact with his mother. Health authorities are conducting diagnostic tests on more than 80 patients and medical staff who overlapped with Doctor A's movements.
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Cheongju City stated that although the doctor properly followed hospital quarantine rules such as wearing a mask and undergoing fever checks, specimen testing is being conducted on patients and medical staff within the hospital as a proactive preventive measure.
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