Coupang Confirms Additional COVID-19 Cases at Songpa2 Camp... Cases Also Found at Goyang Logistics Center

Encouraging Preventive Inspections for Employee Safety

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Coupang announced on the 5th at the Songpa 2 Camp in Seoul that additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been identified. Coupang explained that two employees who were classified as close contacts after dining together outside on their day off with an employee confirmed positive on the 4th at Songpa 2 Camp were also confirmed positive that same evening.

Additionally, Coupang confirmed on the 5th that one more employee, who did not overlap in working hours with the employee confirmed positive on the 4th at Songpa 2 Camp, was also diagnosed positive. They are working with health authorities to trace the infection route and identify additional contacts. Accordingly, Coupang is encouraging all employees working not only at Songpa 2 Camp but also at the adjacent Songpa 1 Camp to voluntarily undergo testing as a preventive measure for employee safety.

At the Goyang logistics center, one COVID-19 case was confirmed on the 5th, leading to the immediate closure of the logistics center and other necessary measures. This confirmed case is an employee of a security company affiliated with the Goyang logistics center, who underwent testing on the 4th and received a positive diagnosis on the 5th. Upon confirming the case, Coupang promptly notified employees via text messages and verbal announcements, closed the logistics center, and conducted additional disinfection, taking proactive measures.

Meanwhile, no additional confirmed cases have been identified at the Gunpo delivery camp. Earlier, Coupang immediately closed the facility and conducted additional disinfection throughout the camp after confirming that a delivery worker who visited the Gunpo camp on the 3rd tested positive for COVID-19. According to Coupang, following an epidemiological investigation by health authorities at the Gunpo camp, all individuals tested received negative results. Consequently, the Gunpo camp resumed operations on the 5th in consultation with health authorities.

A Coupang representative stated, “We will fully cooperate with health authorities and do our best to ensure the safety of workers and visitors and to prevent the spread of COVID-19.”

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