Health Authorities Confirm 2 COVID-19 Cases Among Returning Travelers in Busan

On the first day of the Chuseok holiday, the 30th, a notice regarding train usage for COVID-19 prevention is installed at Seoul Station. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Cho] Among the travelers returning to and from their hometowns during the Chuseok holiday, 2 people have been confirmed positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

On the 3rd, Kwon Jun-wook, Deputy Director of the Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH), stated in a briefing, "There have been 2 confirmed COVID-19 cases among travelers returning to or from their hometowns so far." Both of these confirmed cases were diagnosed in Busan.

Deputy Director Kwon expressed concern, saying, "People are still traveling from their hometowns and meetings (among acquaintances and family) are ongoing, and the holiday period is not over yet. Considering that the longest incubation period of COVID-19 is 14 days, it may be premature to make conclusions at this point."

Earlier, Busan city health authorities announced that on the 30th of last month, one traveler returning to their hometown who resides in Seoul was confirmed positive. This confirmed case was classified as a contact of a confirmed patient in Gwanak-gu, Seoul, and reportedly developed symptoms after visiting their family home for Chuseok, underwent testing, and was confirmed positive.

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