[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.



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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