35 Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Reported in PCR Tests in Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] In Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam, PCR tests conducted on the 7th for COVID-19 confirmed case contacts, self-quarantined individuals, and symptomatic persons resulted in 35 confirmed cases.

Among the 35 confirmed cases, 3 were confirmed while in self-quarantine, 2 during passive monitoring, 5 were contacts of confirmed cases within the region, 5 were contacts of confirmed cases from other regions, and 20 are under investigation for infection routes.

Of the confirmed cases, 23 tested positive on rapid antigen tests and were subsequently confirmed through PCR testing.

Currently, the county epidemiological investigation team is conducting movement and contact investigations for the confirmed cases, excluding the 3 who were confirmed during self-quarantine.

County Governor Gu In-mo expressed concern, stating, “There is a spread of Omicron and a large number of confirmed cases occurring after the Lunar New Year holiday.”

Governor Gu said, “Those with suspected COVID-19 symptoms should proactively get tested and participate in vaccination to ensure the safety of their families, neighbors, and colleagues.”

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