First Omicron Case Confirmed in Gyeongnam... 30s Male Resident of Yangsan Returning from Overseas

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] The first confirmed case of the COVID-19 'Omicron' variant has occurred in Gyeongnam.

Gyeongnam Province announced on the 16th that a man in his 30s who returned from a business trip overseas in the United States on the 3rd tested positive for COVID-19, and the variant was confirmed after an Omicron variant analysis test.

The man tested negative at the time of entry, but after the emergence of Omicron and strengthened measures, he tested positive on the 7th day while self-isolating at his residence in Yangsan City.

Accordingly, the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency conducted a variant test, which was confirmed on the 15th. Among the two cohabiting family members, one has tested positive, and they are also undergoing variant testing. Regarding the movement paths of the infected cohabiting family member, five exposed individuals are also being tested.

A Gyeongnam Province official said, "In accordance with COVID-19 response guidelines, we will focus administrative efforts on thorough self-quarantine of overseas entrants to block the transmission of variant viruses through the local community."

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