Sangju City Conducts Full Testing After Health Center Staff Confirmed Positive, All Negative... Close Contacts Self-Quarantined

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Dongguk Lee] Sangju City announced on the 14th that all 124 health center employees tested negative after one health center employee was infected with COVID-19.

Health center employee A met friend B, who lives in the metropolitan area, on the 10th to 11th, and was confirmed positive on the 13th.

He stated that he did not feel any particular symptoms before receiving the positive test result. Friend B was found to have completed COVID-19 vaccination and was investigated as a 'breakthrough infection' case.

On the 12th, Sangju City collected samples from 10 employees affiliated with the health branch office and city hall who received work-related training at the health center, and requested additional testing on the 14th. Also, 10 health center employees who had close contact were placed under self-quarantine for two weeks.

Mayor Kang Young-seok held an emergency video meeting with town and village heads on the morning of the 14th and instructed all employees to refrain from unnecessary events.

Mayor Kang said, "The number of COVID-19 confirmed cases is rapidly increasing nationwide, creating a worrisome situation," and urged, "Not only public officials but also citizens should not let their guard down and strictly follow quarantine rules."

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