Geochang-gun Expands Rapid Antigen Testing Sites to Towns and Townships Amid Omicron Spread

12 Locations Established Including Eup Office and Myeon Area Health Centers

A rapid antigen testing site in Geochang-gun.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Soon-kyung] Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam Province, has recently expanded the number of rapid antigen testing sites to 11 locations, including Geochang-eup Office and township health centers, in response to a surge in confirmed cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant.

This measure aims to meet the increased demand for testing and improve accessibility for elderly residents who have difficulty traveling.

The rapid antigen testing site at Geochang-eup Office has been set up in the first-floor meeting room of the office and will operate for three weeks from February 10 to 25. It is open on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM and from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Those who wish to receive test kits instead of on-site testing must visit the Geochang-gun Public Health Center screening clinic to register.

The rapid antigen testing sites at township health centers will operate from February 14 until further notice. They are open on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Test kits are provided only once per person after filling out a registration form.

If the rapid antigen test result at the eup office or health center testing sites is ‘negative,’ a negative confirmation certificate can be issued on-site. If the result is ‘positive,’ a PCR test will be conducted immediately at the public health center screening clinic.

County Governor Goo In-mo stated, “Due to the rapid increase in confirmed cases, we have added rapid antigen testing sites at the eup office and health centers to reduce residents’ waiting times and improve accessibility.”

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