Unstoppable Spread of 'Ski Resort-Origin COVID-19'... Concerns Over '4th Wave Infections'

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[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] As the spread of COVID-19 infections originating from ski resorts shows no signs of slowing down, concerns about a fourth wave of infections are emerging in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) announced on the 19th at midnight, "Eighteen confirmed COVID-19 cases have been reported at a ski resort located in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province." They added, "Among the confirmed cases related to the ski resort, 10 are ski resort workers, 7 are related to PC rooms, and 1 is categorized as other."

They further pointed out, "Ski resort users are highly likely to transmit the virus to an unspecified number of people when changing ski clothes or using convenience facilities such as restaurants, saunas, and karaoke rooms within the facility."

They emphasized, "If symptoms suspected of COVID-19, such as fever or respiratory symptoms, appear after visiting ski resorts, individuals must immediately get tested at screening clinics, temporary screening centers, or respiratory-specialized clinics."

Meanwhile, concerns are rising that the COVID-19 infections may have progressed to a fourth wave as three additional residents of Daegwallyeong-myeon tested positive on the same day.

The Pyeongchang County health authorities stated, "Out of 2,517 residents of Daegwallyeong-myeon who underwent COVID-19 diagnostic testing, three residents in their 20s to 40s tested positive, while the remaining 2,514 tested negative," on the same day.

Since part-time workers at the ski resort tested positive on the 13th, the cumulative number of confirmed cases in the Pyeongchang area has increased to 27 as of today.

Accordingly, the county health authorities estimate that the spread of COVID-19 infections, linked through the ski resort and PC rooms, has extended to local schools and residents, leading to a fourth wave of infections.

Since the 18th, the county has been conducting comprehensive drive-through testing for Daegwallyeong residents at a temporary screening clinic set up at Olympic Plaza in Hoenggye-ri.

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