[Breaking] COVID-19 Confirmed One Day Before Quarantine Release... Second Case Reported in Hwacheon, Gangwon

[Asia Economy Reporter Heo Midam] On the 2nd, according to Hwacheon-gun, Gangwon Province, Mr. A, in his 50s, who was classified as a close contact of the first confirmed case of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) in the region and was under self-quarantine, tested positive in a re-examination conducted on the same day.

Mr. A and his spouse, Mr. B, were classified as close contacts of the first confirmed case that occurred on the 20th of last month and tested negative in the COVID-19 tests conducted thereafter, remaining under self-quarantine.

In the re-examination conducted on the day before the quarantine release, Mr. A tested positive, while Mr. B tested negative.

According to the epidemiological investigation, it was confirmed that the two had followed self-quarantine rules, such as eating separately, and since they were under self-quarantine, there were no other movement paths.

The Hwacheon-gun Health and Medical Center transferred Mr. A to Wonju Medical Center and disinfected their residence.

Meanwhile, as Mr. A tested positive, Mr. B's self-quarantine period was extended by two more weeks.

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