Gyeongbuk Governor Lee Cheol-woo Tests Negative for COVID-19... Related to Confirmed Case at Andong Event

Governor Lee Cheol-woo of Gyeongbuk Province and Jung Jae-sook, Administrator of the Cultural Heritage Administration, along with others, are performing a three cheers with officials at the "Train Operation Completion Commemoration Event" held on the 17th at Imcheonggak in Andong, Gyeongbuk.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Park Dong-wook] Lee Cheol-woo, Governor of Gyeongsangbuk-do, who attended an event in Andong, tested negative for COVID-19 in a test conducted on the 20th following a confirmed case among the attendees.

One of the guests who attended the commemorative event for the railway operation termination in front of Imcheonggak in Andong on the 17th was confirmed positive on the 20th. Although Governor Lee was not a close contact, Gyeongbuk Province explained that he visited a screening clinic and underwent testing as a precautionary measure.

The event on the 17th was held outdoors, and it is known that Governor Lee only exchanged fist bumps with the confirmed case at the venue, with no other contact.

Meanwhile, on the 20th, a total of 48 people were simultaneously confirmed positive in 11 cities and counties including Andong City in Gyeongsangbuk-do. This is the highest daily number of confirmed cases in nine months since the end of March.

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