Yeosu-si Reports 5 COVID-19 Cases on 18-19th, Total Reaches 184

Designating a 'Emergency Stop Week' and Deliberating on Measures to Prevent Spread

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Shim Kyung-taek] In Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, the local spread of COVID-19 continues unabated as 5 additional confirmed cases were reported over the holiday.

According to Yeosu City on the 20th, 5 people tested positive in COVID-19 diagnostic tests conducted on the 18th and 19th, and were classified as Yeosu cases number 180 to 184.

On the 18th, 2 additional confirmed cases occurred at a traditional market in Yeosu, prompting health authorities to conduct comprehensive testing of market vendors and temporarily close the 5-day market.

On the holiday of the 19th, additional confirmed cases emerged, and quarantine authorities are conducting epidemiological investigations to identify contacts and movement paths.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19, Yeosu City has designated the period until the 23rd as the "Yeosu Citizens Emergency Pause Week," conducting campaigns and quarantine activities.

On the 18th, a joint public-private countermeasure committee meeting was held at the city hall situation room to share the local spread situation and discuss ways to establish an organic cooperation system among related organizations, the medical community, and civic groups, making every effort to prevent further spread.

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