Jung-gu, Seoul, Sets Up and Operates Temporary Screening Clinic at Seoul Station

Operating from 9 AM on the 14th for Large-Scale Proactive Diagnostic Testing

Seo Yang-ho, Mayor of Jung-gu, is inspecting the site of the temporary screening clinic installed at Seoul Station on the 13th.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jong-il Park] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seoyangho) will set up a temporary screening clinic in front of Seoul Station Plaza (next to the Blood Donation House) on the morning of the 13th and begin operations from 9 a.m. on the 14th.

As of midnight on the 12th, the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 1,030. In response to the rapid spread of COVID-19, the government announced plans to operate temporary screening clinics at about 150 locations in the metropolitan area, including Seoul Station, for large-scale proactive diagnostic testing. Accordingly, Jung-gu quickly began preparations for diagnostic testing.

On the morning of the 13th, the district installed three container units for specimen collection, six tents for guidance and epidemiological investigations, and a negative pressure tent for handling testing equipment in front of Seoul Station Plaza.

To prepare for the increasing number of testees, additional walk-through booths were installed to reduce waiting times.

The operation period is temporary, from the 14th until January 3rd of next year.

Operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays (including weekends), but the district plans to respond flexibly by keeping the possibility of extension open if necessary depending on the situation.

Testing may be conducted anonymously by providing only a mobile phone number, and will mainly consist of PCR tests using nasal swabs. PCR tests are available free of charge even without symptoms or epidemiological relevance.

The district will assign a basic team of five medical personnel responsible for specimen collection and disinfection, and six administrative staff responsible for epidemiological investigations, fever checks, and guidance. Additional personnel support methods are also under review if needed.

Furthermore, apart from the government announcement, the district plans to install additional temporary screening clinics to proactively prepare for increased diagnostic testing due to the rising number of testees.

Seoyangho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "Since the first confirmed COVID-19 case in January, the highest number ever has been recorded. As the situation is serious, I ask everyone to strictly observe social distancing and to get tested without delay if you have suspicious symptoms such as cough or fever."

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