Dongdaemun-gu Mobilizes All Efforts for COVID-19 Screening to Prevent Spread

103 People Related to Sarang Jeil Church and 219 Visitors Near Gwanghwamun Rally Contacted and Tested... Over 1,450 People from Sunbogeum Gangbuk Church Fully Surveyed... Additional Weekend Screening Centers Set Up at District Office Plazas Due to Increased Testing

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] As COVID-19 confirmed cases have explosively increased in the Seoul metropolitan area, Dongdaemun-gu (Mayor You Deok-yeol) is making every effort to continue comprehensive investigations to prevent further spread of community infections.

The district is conducting tests on 103 individuals related to Sarang Jeil Church, 219 visitors to the area near the Gwanghwamun rally, and approximately 1,450 people related to the Full Gospel Gangbuk Church.

In particular, as the number of people to be tested increased, the district set up an additional screening clinic in front of the district office yard and conducted tests over three days from the 22nd to the 24th.

As of 5 p.m. on the 24th, the district made test guidance calls to 100 out of 103 individuals related to Sarang Jeil Church, and is tracking the whereabouts of the remaining 3 who could not be contacted. Among the 100 contacted, 77 have completed testing. Of the 77 tested, 14 were positive (10 residents of Dongdaemun-gu, 4 residents from other areas), 57 tested negative, and 6 are awaiting results. Outside of the comprehensive investigation targets, 3 other Sarang Jeil Church-related individuals were confirmed positive after voluntarily or being encouraged by others to get tested.

Thus, the total number of confirmed cases related to Sarang Jeil Church in Dongdaemun-gu is 13, and including secondary infections, a total of 20 people have been confirmed positive related to Sarang Jeil Church.

As of 5 p.m. on the 24th, the district also guided testing for 192 out of 219 visitors to the area near the Gwanghwamun rally, and is tracking the whereabouts of 27 who could not be contacted with police cooperation. Among the 192 contacted, 90 have completed testing (86 negative, 4 awaiting results). The district continues to encourage testing for the remaining 102. Among the 219 investigation targets, one Dongdaemun-gu resident who voluntarily got tested as a Gwanghwamun rally attendee was confirmed positive.

Additionally, as confirmed cases among Full Gospel Gangbuk Church members continued, the district launched a comprehensive investigation targeting approximately 1,450 church members (those who attended services on the 9th and 16th). As of 6 p.m. on the 24th, tests were conducted on 958 people, confirming 9 additional positive cases. The district is guiding those who have not yet been tested to complete testing as soon as possible.

You Deok-yeol, Mayor of Dongdaemun-gu, stated, “We are facing a serious situation of COVID-19 resurgence centered in the metropolitan area. Our district is expanding the operation of screening clinics so that everyone with suspected symptoms can receive tests quickly and accurately. All departments of the district office are united in conducting epidemiological investigations and disinfection efforts, putting all our strength into district administration.” He added, “Everyone is tired and struggling, but we must encourage and support each other to overcome this crisis. I hope everyone strictly follows the prevention guidelines and the strengthened social distancing measures.”

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