One New COVID-19 Case Reported in Hwasun... Jeonnam Case No. 2626

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] On the 1st, one resident in Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do, was confirmed positive for COVID-19.

According to the county on the 2nd, the confirmed case classified as Jeonnam 2626 (Hwasun 105) is presumed to have been infected through contact with Gwangju 4111, a cohabiting family member.

The Gwangju 4111 confirmed case showed suspected COVID-19 symptoms on the morning of the 31st of last month, underwent diagnostic testing, and tested positive.

The infection route of Gwangju 4111 is currently under investigation.

The county conducted emergency testing on 10 close contacts.

As a result of the tests, two cohabiting family members were confirmed negative, and the remaining eight are still being tested.

The county plans to conduct an in-depth epidemiological investigation by securing CCTV footage and other means to identify additional movement paths.

A county official said, "Local infections are occurring daily ahead of Chuseok," and urged, "Residents should refrain from visiting other regions and strictly follow quarantine rules such as wearing masks and prohibiting private gatherings of more than four people."

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

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