Changwon City Requests Investigation of 7 Individuals Refusing COVID-19 Tests

Decided to Strongly Respond Based on the Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Choi Hyun-joo] Changwon City in Gyeongnam announced on the 26th that it has requested an investigation by the Changwon Jungbu Police Station based on the "Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Act" for a total of seven individuals: five who have firmly refused to undergo testing for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) after attending the Gwanghwamun Square rally, and two who have not been reachable to date.

The city decided to request a police investigation for those who ultimately did not undergo infection diagnostic testing related to the Gwanghwamun rally despite multiple encouragements, in order to secure quarantine safety and establish public health order within the region.

In Changwon’s case, as of the 22nd, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency identified a total of 166 rally participants through contact information from nearby base stations around Gwanghwamun. Except for the seven individuals requested for investigation, all others have undergone COVID-19 diagnostic testing.

The city views this as a critical period, with consideration being given to raising social distancing to level 3, and plans to respond actively and firmly to actions that threaten citizens’ safety.

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