Seoul Gangseo-gu "Tracing Visitors Near Gwanghwamun to the End to Prevent COVID-19 Spread"

Weekend Surrendered for Emergency Investigation Team Formation: Phone Survey and On-Site Investigation Conducted Simultaneously

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Gangseo-gu, Seoul (District Mayor Noh Hyun-song) is making every effort to conduct a full survey of visitors near Gwanghwamun to block the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) within the region.

The district started the second full survey on the 27th, following the first full survey conducted on the 22nd and 23rd.

Immediately after receiving the additional list of survey targets from Seoul City, the district deployed a total of 50 public officials to check ▲whether visitors underwent COVID-19 testing ▲and whether they had fever or respiratory symptoms.

This second full survey is being conducted through both phone and on-site investigations, continuing for four days including the weekend until the 30th.

The second survey targets include 61 people who were not tested during the first survey and 698 new individuals, totaling 759 people.

District Mayor Noh Hyun-song said, “To ensure the safety of residents, we will swiftly and thoroughly conduct a full survey of visitors to the Gwanghwamun area on August 15th,” adding, “We strongly urge visitors on that day to immediately visit the nearest screening clinic for diagnostic testing.”

As a result of the first full survey, out of 315 subjects, 1 tested positive, 207 tested negative, and 25 are awaiting results, with a total of 233 having completed testing.

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