Five Firefighters Confirmed COVID-19 Positive in Incheon... Nonhyeon and Gojan 119 Safety Centers Closed

Incheon Fire Headquarters 119 Integrated Situation Room
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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Hyesook] Five firefighters in Incheon tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), leading to the closure of the 119 Safety Centers to which they belong.

On the 27th, the Incheon Fire Headquarters announced that it has fully closed the Nonhyeon 119 Safety Center and Gojan 119 Safety Center under the Gongdan Fire Station and is conducting COVID-19 tests on about 290 personnel, including firefighters and social service agents affiliated with the Gongdan Fire Station.

At the two 119 Safety Centers under the Gongdan Fire Station, a total of five people have tested positive as of today, including Fire Sergeant A (40), who was confirmed positive yesterday. Among them, three are employees of the Nonhyeon 119 Safety Center, and the remaining two are employees of the Gojan 119 Safety Center.

Although no confirmed cases have been reported at the Fire Headquarters, access to the Gongdan Fire Station building has been restricted for disinfection purposes. The Fire Headquarters plans to first close the Nonhyeon and Gojan Centers, where cluster infections occurred, and take additional measures based on the COVID-19 test results.

An official from the Incheon Fire Headquarters stated, "Emergency dispatch and civil service duties will be supported by other 119 Safety Centers until disinfection within the building is completed," adding, "We will minimize work disruptions according to the response manual for confirmed cases."

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