National Assembly Extends 'Work From Home' Until Tonight... All First-Contact Cases Test 'Negative'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Hyemin] The National Assembly, which has been partially closed due to confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), will extend the work-from-home measures for its employees until the night of the 4th. Although all primary contacts tested negative, the period was extended as additional individuals requiring testing were identified.

The National Assembly Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters announced on the same day, "Due to the addition of individuals subject to selective testing, the 'all employees work-from-home' measure will be extended until tonight."

The Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters explained, "We received notification from the quarantine authorities that, in addition to the 33 primary contacts, 27 more people requiring testing were identified and were guided to undergo selective testing this morning." Initially, the National Assembly had planned to conduct work-from-home measures only until noon of the day.

All 33 primary contacts who underwent selective testing the previous day received negative results.

The results of the selective tests for the additional individuals are expected to be released on the morning of the 5th. The Disaster Countermeasures Headquarters stated, "Based on the results of the additional selective tests, we will decide on the operation plan for the National Assembly building after the 5th." They also announced that the scheduled National Assembly activities, such as standing committee meetings planned for the day, will be adjusted accordingly.

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