Ulleungdo Requests Government to Establish Screening Clinic at Pohang Passenger Terminal

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] On the 22nd, Ulleung-gun announced that it has requested the government to install a screening clinic at the departure passenger terminal so that local residents and tourists visiting Ulleung from the mainland can undergo COVID-19 testing before boarding the passenger ship.

During the winter season, the ferry service between Ulleung and the mainland departs only from Pohang.

Therefore, Ulleung-gun explained that it requested the installation of a screening clinic equipped with 'rapid antigen test kits' at the Pohang passenger terminal.

Kim Byung-su, the mayor of Ulleung-gun, stated, "Considering the absolute shortage of medical facilities and personnel in island areas, this is an essential measure for proactive COVID-19 prevention."

According to official statistics, there has been one confirmed COVID-19 case originating from Ulleung. On the 22nd of last month, a crew member of a Jeju vessel who was fishing in the East Sea after departing from Jukbyeon Port in Uljin showed COVID-19 symptoms and visited the Ulleung-gun Health Medical Center screening clinic, where he was confirmed positive.

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