Naju-si, All-Out Effort to Block the Spread of COVID-19

[Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong] As the aftermath of a cluster COVID-19 infection among workers at a food factory in Naju, Jeollanam-do continues, quarantine authorities are making every effort to prevent further spread.

According to Naju quarantine authorities on the 9th, following 30 confirmed cases among domestic and foreign workers on the 5th, an additional 16 workers were confirmed on the 6th, and 12 more on the 8th, all of whom were transported to treatment centers.

So far, the total number of confirmed cases originating from the food factory is 58, including 11 domestic and 47 foreign workers. The total number of workers is 90.

Quarantine authorities have identified that most foreign workers live in group accommodations, which led to the chain infection.

Foreign workers who cannot self-isolate due to circumstances are quarantined at the temporary isolation facility, Gongsan-myeon Youth Hostel, and undergo COVID-19 testing every two days.

Mayor Kang In-gyu said, “For new hires among foreign workers, business owners and farm owners are requested to actively cooperate to ensure prior PCR testing and vaccination,” adding, “We will devote all efforts to quarantine measures and epidemiological investigations to prevent further spread.”

Meanwhile, as of this day, 54 people in the Naju area are undergoing treatment after being confirmed with COVID-19, 39 people are in self-quarantine due to contact with confirmed cases, and the cumulative number of confirmed cases to date is 289.

Naju=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Yukbong bong2910@asiae.co.kr

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