One More COVID-19 Case Confirmed in Hwasun... Jeonnam Patient No. 266

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Young-gyun] Jeonnam Hwasun-gun (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 17th that one of the contacts of Jeonnam confirmed case No. 201 tested positive according to the diagnostic test results from the Jeonnam Health and Environment Research Institute.

The confirmed case classified as Jeonnam No. 266, who is a caregiver related to Jeonnam No. 201, tested negative in the diagnostic test conducted on the 11th and was under self-quarantine as a close contact.

The county reported that the confirmed case tested positive during self-quarantine and has had no local movements since the 11th. Disinfection of the confirmed case’s residence has been completed.

The number of confirmed cases who tested positive while self-quarantining as contacts of Jeonnam No. 201 has increased to two.

On the previous day, one employee of the nursing facility where confirmed case No. 201 works (Jeonnam No. 260) tested positive during self-quarantine.

The county’s rapid response team is continuing to investigate the infection route and additional movement paths of the confirmed cases.

Governor Gu Chung-gon said, “The situation is serious as cases of chain infections are increasing in cases of confirmed patients with unknown infection routes, asymptomatic confirmed cases, and small gatherings among acquaintances, family, and workplaces. Voluntary mask-wearing, hand washing, and social distancing by the residents are the most reliable preemptive measures for infection control.”

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