Yeoju's Nightingale to Conduct Tests for 'Inmates and Correctional Officers'

From the 28th, 'Rapid PCR Testing Center' Relocated and Operated at Yeoju Prison

Yeoju City Rapid PCR Testing Site [Provided by Yeoju City]

[Asia Economy Reporter Ra Young-cheol] Gyeonggi Province Yeoju City will relocate and operate the COVID-19 rapid PCR testing site, the 'Nightingale Center,' to Yeoju Prison starting the morning of the 28th.

On the 27th, Yeoju City stated, "Due to the urgent situation with over 500 confirmed cases at Seoul Eastern Detention Center, we have decided to implement mobile rapid PCR testing immediately."

Accordingly, the city health authorities will conduct tests at the rapid PCR testing site for approximately 1,550 inmates and 350 correctional officers.

Earlier that day, Mayor Lee Hang-jin of Yeoju City and Nam Jun-rak, warden of Yeoju Prison, agreed on the mobile operation of the rapid PCR testing.

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