Haenam·Wando on High Alert as Daejeon Case No. 215 Visits Region

(Illustration by Hong Jaehee, Honam Reporting Headquarters, Asia Economy)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] It has been confirmed that Daejeon case number 215 (female in her 50s), who tested positive for COVID-19, visited Haenam and Wando counties, putting the previously COVID-free clean areas of Haenam and Wando on high alert.

According to Haenam and Wando counties on the 25th, the Daejeon case number 215 traveled with family on the 17th, taking a ferry from Ttangkkeut Passenger Terminal in Haenam to Bogildo Island in Wando, where they visited nearby tourist sites, a Nonghyup Mart, restaurants, and a pension.

This case number 215 visited hospitals, pharmacies, and swimming pools after arriving in Daejeon and tested positive for COVID-19 on the 23rd.

After touring Bogildo Island, the Daejeon case number 215 had a meal with three family members at a restaurant in Haenam-eup between 2 PM and 3 PM on the 19th, then returned to Daejeon.

A Wando county official stated, “Currently, quarantine officials are identifying detailed movement routes on Nohwado and Bogildo Islands, where the confirmed case passed through,” adding, “We are concerned whether this will lead to the first infection due to the Daejeon case.”

Meanwhile, Haenam and Wando counties received notification of this on the 24th and immediately launched emergency disinfection at all locations visited by the confirmed case.

In particular, Haenam and Wando counties are making efforts to identify contacts and conduct disinfection by sending disaster alert messages to all residents.

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