13 South Korean Nationals Testing Positive for COVID-19 After Entering Indonesia...Transferred to Residential Treatment Centers and Hospitals

On the 24th, amid concerns over the spread of new variants of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), overseas arrivals are waiting for transportation guidance at Terminal 1 arrival hall of Incheon International Airport. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Seo So-jeong] Thirteen South Korean nationals who entered Indonesia via charter flight have been confirmed positive.

The Central Disease Control Headquarters (CDCH) previously transported 18 individuals who tested positive in Indonesia to South Korea, all of whom were reported to have mild symptoms.

On the 26th, the CDCH stated, "All 18 were classified as mild cases and moved to negative pressure quarantine facilities at the quarantine station for diagnostic testing," adding, "The test results confirmed 13 positive, 3 negative, and 2 undetermined (under retesting)."

Of the 13 confirmed positive cases, 12 were transferred to residential treatment centers, and one patient with underlying conditions such as hypertension and diabetes was transferred to a hospital.

The CDCH also added that no decision has yet been made regarding additional entries of nationals confirmed positive in Indonesia.

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