One New COVID-19 Case in Hwasun... Jeonnam Patient No. 1807

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] One confirmed case of COVID-19 has been reported in Hwasun County, Jeollanam-do.

According to the county on the 19th, one person residing in the metropolitan area showed suspected COVID-19 symptoms such as chills and mild fever the day before, underwent diagnostic testing, and was confirmed positive.

The confirmed case, classified as Jeonnam 1807 (Hwasun 90), is currently under investigation for the route of infection.

The county completed disinfection of the confirmed patient's residence and visited locations on the evening of the day the confirmation was received, and conducted diagnostic tests on 11 contacts.

As a result of the diagnostic tests, all four family members tested negative, and the remaining seven are awaiting results.

The county is conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation to identify the infection route and additional contacts.

County Governor Gu Chung-gon stated, "A significant number of confirmed cases in Gwangju and Jeonnam have been identified as small-scale chain infections related to the metropolitan area," and added, "We ask residents to refrain from visiting their hometowns during the vacation season if they have family or relatives living in the metropolitan area, and if necessary, to visit their hometowns only after receiving a COVID-19 diagnostic test."

He continued, "Please refrain from visiting the metropolitan area and other regions, and residents who have visited the metropolitan area must get tested regardless of symptoms."

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

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