Seoul City Conducts COVID-19 Preemptive Testing for CSAT Proctors... Four Mobile Screening Clinics Established

Free Testing for Over 24,200 Volunteers

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on the 1st that it will conduct COVID-19 diagnostic tests for personnel involved, including teachers who participated as proctors at the 2021 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) sites, immediately after the exam on the 3rd, to proactively prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The diagnostic tests will be offered free of charge to approximately 24,226 proctors, including CSAT supervisors and headquarters staff, who participated in the exam and wish to be tested. Screening clinics will be set up in four zones: the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education, Northern Education Support Office, Student Gymnasium, and the former Yeomgang Elementary School. The tests will be conducted using the 'Glove Wall' method from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the 4th and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the 5th to ensure quick and safe testing. Only those who apply in advance will be eligible for testing and can choose their preferred zone for the test.

Proctors who supervised confirmed positive examinees, examinees under self-quarantine, or symptomatic examinees can receive diagnostic tests at the health centers located in their school district or residence.

Additionally, examinees who took the CSAT and their parents who wish to be tested can apply for a proactive COVID-19 test on the Seoul Metropolitan Government website and receive free testing at seven municipal hospitals: Dongbu Hospital, Seonam Hospital, Seobuk Hospital, Eunpyeong Hospital, Seoul Medical Center, Children's Hospital, and Boramae Hospital.

Earlier, at the 'Seoul City Quarantine Council' working-level meeting held on the 23rd of last month, the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education agreed to conduct proactive testing for CSAT proctors and pledged to cooperate to protect the health of examinees and related personnel and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Since June, Seoul has conducted proactive testing on more than 130,000 people to detect confirmed cases early and block silent transmission caused by asymptomatic infections, identifying 32 confirmed cases through this effort.

Park Yu-mi, Director of the Seoul Metropolitan Government's Citizen Health Bureau, stated, "We will actively conduct proactive testing so that proctors who participated in the CSAT can return to their schools with peace of mind.”

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