7 Additional COVID-19 Cases Confirmed in Muan, Jeonnam, Raising 'High Alert'

Following Yunnan Foot Infection, Chain Infection Also Occurs in Muan-eup

Seven COVID-19 cases have been confirmed in Muan, Jeonnam. ⓒ Asia Economy

[Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Oh Hwan-joo] In Muan, Jeollanam-do, following infections originating from Unnam, a chain of infections is occurring in Muan-eup as well, putting quarantine authorities on high alert.

According to Muan County on the 1st, as of the 30th of last month, seven confirmed COVID-19 cases were reported in Muan.

Muan cases 159, 162, and 163 were confirmed after contact with Muan case 156, who was confirmed on the 29th of last month and whose infection route has not yet been identified.

In particular, Muan case 156 resides in Muan-eup and has a high level of activity, raising concerns about further infections.

Muan case 160 was confirmed positive after undergoing a pre-event PCR test. Case 161, the spouse of case 160, was classified as a close contact, tested, and confirmed positive. This couple is believed to have a high likelihood of infection originating from Unnam.

Muan case 164 is currently under epidemiological investigation. Case 164 works at a dormitory of a high school in the Muan area, putting the school on alert.

On this day, all dormitory residents and staff underwent testing and all received negative results.

Muan case 165 was confirmed positive after contact with Incheon case 4209.

A county official stated, “Detailed epidemiological investigation results including movement paths and contacts will be announced via the website and disaster text messages,” and urged, “If you have cold symptoms, please visit a screening clinic first for a COVID-19 test rather than going directly to a hospital.”

Muan＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Oh Hwan-joo ohj1358@asiae.co.kr

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