Seoul Jung-gu Installs Temporary Screening Clinic for Hwanghak-dong Jungang Market

[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Jung-gu, Seoul (Mayor Seo Yang-ho) will operate a 'Mobile Temporary Screening Clinic' for one day on the 14th targeting merchants of Hwanghak-dong Central Market.

As COVID-19 has prolonged and confirmed cases continue to occur in traditional markets, Jung-gu has joined forces with Seoul City to take a proactive approach to identify asymptomatic confirmed cases.

The clinic location is in front of the Hwanghak-dong Community Center, which is easily accessible for merchants.

The operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a break from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The district is preparing tests for about 500 merchants of Sinjungang Market and plans to encourage broad testing including merchants in nearby kitchen furniture streets through close cooperation with the merchants' association.

Officials from Jung-gu traditional markets stated, "Following Sinjungang Market, we are discussing operating mobile screening clinics so that merchants in the Namdaemun commercial district's traditional markets can also get tested," and added that they will encourage as many merchants as possible to get tested promptly to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the local community.

Seo Yang-ho, Mayor of Jung-gu, said, "We will do our best to find hidden asymptomatic confirmed cases through proactive testing so that residents can visit traditional markets with peace of mind."

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