One New Inmate at Seoul Nambu Detention Center Tests Positive for COVID-19
On the 18th, when 4,072 new COVID-19 cases were reported, the temporary screening clinic in front of Seoul City Hall was crowded with citizens. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] One new inmate at Seoul Nambu Detention Center has tested positive for the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).
According to the Ministry of Justice on the 18th, the confirmed case was incarcerated at Nambu Detention Center on the 13th and tested positive in a PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test on the same day.
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The correctional authorities are tracing the confirmed patient's movements to carry out disinfection work and plan to conduct additional tests on close contacts.
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