[Breaking] Seogwipo in an Uproar Over Confirmed Pastor Couple Hiding Hot Spring Visit History... 700 Visitors on the Same Day
[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suwan] A Protestant pastor couple confirmed with the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) concealed the fact that they visited a hot spring during the epidemiological investigation period, and this was discovered by the Jeju quarantine authorities 28 days later.
The confirmed pastor Mr. A and his wife Mrs. B visited Sanbangsan Tansan Oncheon from 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM on the 23rd.
The provincial quarantine authorities tracked the couple's mobile phone GPS (Global Positioning System) after they hid or falsely stated their movement routes, claiming no COVID-19 symptoms, and confirmed their hot spring visit history.
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According to hot spring officials, about 700 people used the hot spring on the 23rd, and approximately 300 visitors were present during the time Mr. A and his wife visited. In particular, due to the recent COVID-19 situation, about 70% of the hot spring users are local residents, raising concerns about secondary infections within the region.
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