All 101 Suspected Contacts at a Korean Medicine Hospital in Dobong-gu, Seoul Test Negative

On the 11th, when the number of new confirmed cases of COVID-19 remained in double digits for the fourth consecutive day at 58, the screening clinic at Yongsan-gu Public Health Center in Seoul showed a quiet scene. On this day, the quarantine authorities are expected to announce adjustments to social distancing measures following the 'Chuseok Special Quarantine.' Photo by Kim Hyun-min kimhyun81@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Dobong-gu, Seoul announced on the 12th that all 101 suspected contacts, including employees and inpatients of Uiseong Korean Medicine Hospital in Banghak 1-dong, who had contact with a patient hospitalized and confirmed positive for COVID-19, tested negative.

Dobong-gu explained that even those patients and employees identified as close contacts were instructed to maintain self-quarantine despite negative test results, and continuous monitoring will be conducted.

Dobong-gu urged, "Since 4:30 PM on the 8th, all hospital users and visitors should promptly visit the public health center for testing regardless of symptoms."

According to the district, the confirmed patient was admitted to the Korean Medicine Hospital around 4:30 PM on the 8th, underwent a COVID-19 test, and received a positive result on the afternoon of the 11th.

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