Crowded COVID-19 Testing Centers Again Today

Citizens are waiting for COVID-19 testing under a shade at the Mapo-gu Public Health Center screening clinic. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

An "Estimated Waiting Time 30 Minutes" sign is installed at the Mapo-gu Public Health Center screening clinic. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

On the 20th, as the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) continues, citizens are lining up for testing at the screening clinic of Mapo-gu Public Health Center in Seoul. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency's Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasures Headquarters announced that the daily new confirmed cases as of midnight were 1,278. The cumulative number of confirmed cases stands at 180,481 (including 10,976 imported cases).

Citizens waiting for inspection under the shade in the sweltering heat. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

A tent has been installed at the Mapo-gu Public Health Center screening clinic. Mapo-gu installed shade structures at the testing site to ensure residents can conveniently get tested even during the summer heatwave and monsoon season. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

A citizen is scanning a QR code at the 'Mirimir' Mapo-gu Public Health Center screening clinic. Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

Unstoppable Spread of COVID-19. / Photo by Mun Ho-nam munonam@

'Silently today as well,' medical staff are guiding citizens. / Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

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