One New COVID-19 Case in Hwasun... Jeonnam Patient No. 1742

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] Jeonnam Hwasun-gun (Governor Gu Chung-gon) announced on the 14th that one resident from Gyeonggi-do, who was traveling with family, underwent diagnostic testing at the county health center's screening clinic on the 13th and was confirmed positive.

Although the confirmed case is a resident of Gyeonggi-do, the test was conducted at the county screening clinic, and the case was classified as Jeonnam 1742 (Hwasun 89).

Jeonnam 1742 developed suspected COVID-19 symptoms while traveling with family and underwent diagnostic testing. Epidemiological investigation confirmed infection through contact with Namyangju 2731.

The confirmed individual returned home to Gyeonggi-do after specimen collection and has no movement history in the Hwasun area.

A county official stated, "Recently, cases of infection through visitors from the metropolitan area have been increasing in Gwangju and Jeonnam regions," and added, "Please refrain from visiting other areas where group infections have occurred, such as the metropolitan area, and minimize contact with visitors."

He continued, "We request that children and relatives residing in the metropolitan area refrain from visiting their hometown, and regardless of vaccination status, all residents must wear masks at all times and places."

Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon rosaria0704@asiae.co.kr

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