[Breaking] Gwangju Prison Staff Confirmed with COVID-19... Over 40 Colleagues Exposed 'Emergency'

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Seung-gon] An employee of Gwangju Correctional Institution in Gwangju Metropolitan City tested positive for COVID-19, raising alarms for preventing further spread among inmates and staff.

According to health authorities on the 9th, a man in his 20s, identified as Mr. A, was confirmed positive for COVID-19 and registered as Gwangju case number 520.

Mr. A, an employee of Gwangju Correctional Institution, underwent testing after experiencing fever and cough symptoms. The exact route of infection has not yet been determined.

With the correctional staff member testing positive, urgent measures are being taken to prevent additional spread.

It has been confirmed that Mr. A came into contact with about 40 correctional staff members during work, but no direct contact with inmates has been reported so far.

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