Geochang-gun COVID-19 Self-Test Kits Available at 29 Pharmacies and Convenience Stores in the Area

Shows about 87% sensitivity for symptomatic individuals

Geochang County Office building exterior view

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-gyeong] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, announced on the 24th that COVID-19 self-test kits are currently being sold at 29 pharmacies and convenience stores in the area, and these self-test kits show 87% sensitivity for symptomatic individuals.

COVID-19 self-test kits, which began selling nationwide at pharmacies and online from April 29 and have since expanded to convenience stores and marts, allow individuals to check for COVID-19 infection themselves. By collecting a specimen from inside the nose using the included swab and testing it, results can be known within about 15 minutes.

These self-test kits are products used for preliminary testing in situations where rapid genetic testing is difficult. If the self-test result is positive, the used kit and swab should be sealed and the individual must visit a public health center screening clinic to receive a genetic PCR test.

Even if the result is negative, if COVID-19 symptoms persist, it is recommended to get tested at a public health center screening clinic.

Gu In-mo, the mayor of Geochang-gun, stated, “COVID-19 self-test kits are supplementary tools to genetic PCR tests but are expected to contribute to early detection of confirmed cases. Please use the self-test kits in situations where rapid testing is needed, and if the result is positive, be sure to visit a public health center screening clinic for testing.”

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