Wando-gun Reports Additional COVID-19 Confirmed Cases

Appeal for Compliance with Personal Quarantine Rules and Participation in Social Distancing

County Governor Shin Woo-cheol is delivering a statement on COVID-19 response on March 3rd. (Photo by Wando County)

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyung-pil] Wando-gun, Jeollanam-do announced on the 11th at 10 a.m. that one case of COVID-19 infection has been confirmed.

The confirmed case, Mr. A, has an address in Gwangju Metropolitan City and resides in Wando-eup during weekdays. It was confirmed that he stayed at his home in Gwangju on the 7th and returned to his home in Wando by car on the morning of the 8th.

Mr. A's wife, who lives in Gwangju Metropolitan City, was diagnosed positive on the 9th. After being classified as a contact on the 10th, he was notified, underwent a PCR test, and self-isolated.

The PCR test result confirmed the infection, and he is scheduled to be transferred to Gangjin Medical Center.

The county is conducting an epidemiological investigation, and the movement path of the confirmed case will be disclosed on the website as soon as it is identified. Residents who have come into contact with the confirmed case are being identified and instructed to undergo diagnostic testing.

County Governor Shin Woo-cheol appealed, "Although fatigue has accumulated and difficult times are being endured due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, please comply with quarantine rules such as wearing masks, hand sanitizing, and ventilation, and refrain from traveling outside the area, trips, and private gatherings to protect our safety."

He added, "The county regards protecting the safety of its residents as its most important duty and will proactively respond to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and devote all efforts."

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