Jeonnam Province Supports Pregnant Women with 'Rapid Antigen Test Kits'

[Muan=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Jeonnam Province announced on the 10th that it will provide rapid antigen test kits to pregnant women.

This measure is to protect the safety of pregnant women, who have low immunity levels and are easily exposed to infection risks due to group living, by prioritizing the provision of self-test kits.

Through the Eup/Myeon/Dong Administrative Welfare Centers, 10 kits (2 tests over 5 weeks) will be provided per pregnant woman.

Pregnant women who wish to receive the rapid antigen test kits can visit the Eup/Myeon/Dong Administrative Welfare Center at their registered address by the 31st (proxy receipt is possible) and verify their pregnancy with a pregnancy confirmation certificate or maternity handbook.

An official from the province stated, “In the midst of the Omicron spread, we have proactively decided to support rapid antigen test kits to prioritize protecting pregnant women who are vulnerable to infection. Since the support of self-diagnostic kits is intended to detect COVID-19 infections early and prevent further spread, we encourage many to apply for safe and healthy childbirth.”

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