89 COVID-19 Tests in Hamyang-gun All Negative... Strict Quarantine Rules Prevent Spread

Temporary Screening Clinic Setup for Close Contacts and Symptomatic Individuals Diagnosis Testing, etc.

Public Health Center Screening Clinic [Image source=Hamyang-gun]

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Hamyang-gun, Gyeongnam announced on the 1st that all students and teachers in the area who were tested after contact with confirmed COVID-19 cases from other regions tested negative.

On March 31, upon receiving notification of the confirmed COVID-19 case number 2917 in Gyeongnam, a teacher commuting from another region, the county immediately consulted with the relevant school and the Office of Education, set up a temporary screening clinic at the school, and conducted diagnostic tests on 89 individuals including close contacts and symptomatic persons.

The test results were announced early on the 1st, and fortunately, all were negative, highlighting the importance of quarantine guidelines.

In particular, in this incident which could have rapidly spread within the region, all faculty and students strictly adhered to mask-wearing, the easiest and most effective way to prevent COVID-19 spread, preventing further infections.

This served as an opportunity to emphasize mask-wearing and compliance with quarantine lifestyle rules to prevent infection spread.

Additionally, the county conducted comprehensive disinfection of the school and switched all classes to remote learning. Strict management is being implemented for 79 individuals in self-quarantine and 4 under active monitoring.

A health center official urged, “Please strictly follow quarantine rules such as banning private gatherings of five or more people, refraining from unnecessary outings, and practicing social distancing to prevent COVID-19 from occurring in our area. If you have any symptoms, do not hesitate to visit the nearest screening clinic for testing.”

Meanwhile, starting April 15, the county is focusing on promoting COVID-19 vaccinations for seniors aged 75 and older in accordance with the second quarter vaccination plan.

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