Yoo Jae-suk Tests Positive for COVID-19... Year-End Schedule Takes a Direct Hit

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[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Isul] Broadcaster Yoo Jae-seok has tested positive for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus infection).

His agency Antenna announced on the 13th, "Yoo Jae-seok tested positive in the COVID-19 test conducted this morning."

They added, "Yoo Jae-seok had completed his second vaccination dose by the end of September, and on the 11th, after being notified of close contact with a confirmed COVID-19 case, he immediately underwent the first PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test, which came back negative, and was classified as a passive monitoring subject."

They continued, "Following quarantine guidelines, a second PCR test was conducted this morning (the 13th), and the test result confirmed he is positive."

The agency stated, "Yoo Jae-seok has currently canceled all scheduled activities and is taking necessary measures according to the health authorities' guidelines."

Earlier, Antenna's head, singer Yoo Hee-yeol, tested positive in a COVID-19 PCR test on the 10th before his schedule. He had completed his second vaccination dose, and Yoo Jae-seok was also a breakthrough infection case.

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