Jindo-gun Reports 4 Additional COVID-19 Cases, 'High Alert'

[Jindo＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Seo Young-seo] In Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do, following the occurrence of one confirmed case (Jindo No. 13) in Jindo-eup on the morning of the 4th, two more cases in Jindo-eup and one case in Gunnae-myeon were confirmed in the afternoon, putting quarantine authorities on high alert.

According to Jindo-gun on the 5th, the three confirmed cases were classified as close contacts of Jindo No. 13 and tested positive after examination.

Jindo-gun is conducting an in-depth epidemiological investigation to identify the infection routes, movement paths, and contacts of the confirmed cases, and plans to promptly announce the results once available.

A Jindo-gun official stated, “Looking at the recent COVID-19 confirmation patterns, the strong transmissibility is causing rapid spread, making this a critical period,” and urged, “Please minimize movement by refraining from visiting other regions and unnecessary gatherings, and make mask-wearing a daily habit.”

Governor Lee Dong-jin said, “Facing an unprecedented situation with four confirmed cases in one day, we deeply recognize the seriousness of the current situation and are conducting wide-ranging and meticulous epidemiological investigations,” adding, “If you have overlapped or suspect overlap with confirmed cases’ movement paths, please visit the health center screening clinic immediately for testing.”

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