Geochang-gun Conducts COVID-19 Preemptive Testing... Free for All Residents

Expansion to 12 Mobile Temporary Screening Clinics

Geochang-gun Public Health Center exterior view (Photo by Geochang-gun)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 24th that it will conduct free universal testing for all residents to detect hidden asymptomatic cases early amid the continued spread of the third wave of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

From the 28th, 12 temporary screening clinics will be expanded and operated, with locations set up at the central rotary in front of the county office in Geochang-eup and at health centers in the myeon areas. The testing costs will be fully covered by national funds.

This measure is being implemented to detect confirmed cases early through proactive testing and prevent further spread, as group infections have rapidly increased recently, especially in vulnerable institutions and facilities centered in the metropolitan area.

Gu In-mo, the governor of Geochang-gun, said, “This free universal testing for all residents aims to alleviate residents’ anxiety and create a safe social atmosphere by early detection of infection sources and taking measures such as isolation.”

Meanwhile, Geochang-gun is strengthening quarantine guidelines, including social distancing, refraining from non-urgent outings and gatherings, and is making every effort to block infectious diseases.

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