Yeonggwang-gun Operates 3 Screening Clinics... Free Anonymous Testing for Everyone

[Yeonggwang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Jeonseong] Yeonggwang-gun, Jeollanam-do (Governor Kim Junsung) announced on the 22nd that it is expanding the operation of dedicated testing teams at three screening clinics, including the public health center, until January 3, 2021, to allow any resident to receive anonymous COVID-19 testing.

This measure is to prevent and promptly contain community infections through rapid testing, as the nationwide spread of COVID-19 continues, with ongoing cases of infection in daily life and transmission by asymptomatic individuals.

Previously, the existing screening clinics for COVID-19 testing were only available to those with epidemiological links such as contacts and overseas entrants, but with the implementation of social distancing level 2, anyone suspected or anxious, even without symptoms, can receive free testing.

Additionally, for the vulnerable groups in social welfare residential facilities, including residents and workers, the first round of testing for 626 people across 22 locations all returned negative results, and a second round of testing is currently being conducted for 666 people.

Governor Kim Junsung said, “I earnestly ask all residents to actively get tested if they suspect or feel anxious about COVID-19, and to refrain from visiting other regions such as the metropolitan area and from year-end and New Year gatherings.”

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