One New COVID-19 Case Reported in Hwasun... Jeonnam Case No. 2840

[Hwasun=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Ji-woon] On the 14th, one resident in Hwasun-gun, Jeollanam-do was confirmed positive for COVID-19.

According to the county on the day, the confirmed case classified as Jeonnam 2840 (Hwasun 108) showed suspected COVID-19 symptoms such as fever and sore throat, and was tested at the county health center's screening clinic and confirmed positive.

The county immediately conducted emergency tests on three close contacts, including two cohabiting family members.

The two cohabiting family members tested negative, and one resident from another region is still undergoing testing.

The county secured CCTV footage to identify movement paths and contacts, and completed disinfection of the confirmed patient's residence.

The infection route of the confirmed patient has not been identified yet.

A county official said, "We will block local spread through rapid quarantine responses such as tracking movement paths and emergency diagnostic testing," and added, "We ask residents to refrain from visiting other regions and to 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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