Three Family Members Confirmed Omicron Positive in Pohang... Second Case After Mungyeong Couple

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Jucheol In] Three more cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) Omicron variant infection have been confirmed in Gyeongbuk. This is the second Omicron infection case in Gyeongbuk following a couple in Mungyeong City.

According to Gyeongbuk Province on the 26th, a family of three undergoing home treatment in Pohang was infected with the Omicron variant.

They arrived from the United States on the 19th, underwent testing at a public health center screening clinic, and were confirmed positive the following day.

The first genomic analysis test showed a non-Delta variant infection, and after a second test, the Omicron variant was confirmed on the 25th. They are currently receiving treatment at an infectious disease specialized hospital.

Two domestic family members who greeted them from a distance on the day of arrival tested negative. No additional contacts have been identified.

Previously, on the 24th, a couple living in Mungyeong was infected with the Omicron variant after visiting Qatar, bringing the total number of Omicron variant infections to five in the province.

The province plans to strengthen monitoring of self-quarantine for all overseas arrivals and their contacts.

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