Busan Gijang-gun to Operate Temporary Screening Clinic at Jeonggwan Health Center

Proactive Measures to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 from January 1 to 10

Busan Gijang-gun Public Health Center Screening Clinic.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yong-woo] A temporary screening clinic is being operated at Jeonggwan Health Center in Gijang-gun, Busan.

Gijang-gun announced on the 30th that it will operate a temporary screening clinic at Jeonggwan Health Center from January 1st of the new year to detect COVID-19 infection sources early within the region and to block community spread.

The temporary screening clinic at Jeonggwan Health Center will be staffed by about 20 personnel including doctors and nurses from the new year until the 10th, operating daily from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Residents wishing to be tested for COVID-19, regardless of symptoms or epidemiological links, can receive the test free of charge. Testing can be done anonymously by providing only a mobile phone number upon request.

The test is conducted using a nasopharyngeal swab PCR test. This method involves inserting a swab or other testing device into the nasal cavity to collect a specimen and determine infection status, and it is the most accurate diagnostic test available.

Oh Gyu-seok, the mayor of Gijang-gun, said, "In a situation where the spread of COVID-19 is becoming severe, it is important to detect latent infection sources in the community early and block them in advance," adding, "If you suspect even a little COVID-19 or feel anxious, please actively participate in testing."

Currently, three screening clinics are operating in Gijang-gun: Gijang-gun Health Center, Dongnam Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, and Gijang Hospital.

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