'COVID-19 Cluster Infection' 74 Cases at Seoul Soonchunhyang University Hospital Violated Mask-Wearing and Quarantine Rules

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Gwan-joo] Violations of quarantine rules were confirmed at Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, where a COVID-19 cluster infection occurred.

Seoul City announced on the 10th that analysis of the closed-circuit television (CCTV) at Soonchunhyang University Hospital confirmed that 74 people violated the mask-wearing quarantine rules.

The quarantine authorities anticipated that fines and claims for damages could be imposed. Park Young-jun, head of the Epidemiological Investigation Support Team at the Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH), stated, "I understand that Seoul City has secured related evidence and is proceeding with follow-up measures accordingly," adding, "It is believed that fines can be imposed when mask-wearing is insufficient."

He continued, "It will be reviewed whether institutional guidance and supervision influenced individuals' insufficient mask-wearing, and follow-up measures will be taken," adding, "If the local government reviews and finds grounds for claims for damages, it can be pursued together."

Post-measures such as imposing fines will be handled by Yongsan District, the competent local government. Seoul City reportedly notified the relevant data to Yongsan District.

At Soonchunhyang University Hospital, after two inpatients were first confirmed positive on the 12th of last month, a total of 257 people were diagnosed positive by the 27th.

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