One New COVID-19 Case Reported in Hwasun... Jeonnam Case No. 899

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] In Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, one resident was confirmed positive for COVID-19 overnight.

According to the county on the 12th, the confirmed case classified as Jeonnam 899 (Hwasun 63) is a family member of Jeonnam 874 and was confirmed positive while in hospital isolation in another region.

Jeonnam 899 was placed under quarantine from the 4th, tested negative on the 5th and 7th, and was confirmed positive during hospital isolation, so there is no movement path.

Jeonnam 874 was infected through close contact with Jeonnam 872, a coworker at a golf course in Naju.

The county is currently conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation to identify the infection route of Jeonnam 872, which has not yet been confirmed.

A county official said, “Recently, cases of chain infections through contact among family and acquaintances have been increasing,” and urged, “Please follow quarantine guidelines such as banning private gatherings of five or more people and wearing masks, and refrain from visiting family and acquaintances in other regions.”

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