Gochang-gun Provides Pregnant Women with 'Rapid Antigen Self-Test Kits and Masks'

[Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil] On the 23rd, Gochang-gun, Jeonbuk announced that it will provide rapid antigen self-test kits and masks to pregnant women.

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

Each pregnant woman will receive 10 rapid antigen self-test kits, usable 1-2 times per week for 5 weeks, along with masks. Pregnant women who wish to receive them can apply by visiting the public health center.

When visiting the health center in person, identification, a pregnancy confirmation certificate, or a maternal health handbook must be brought. If a proxy collects the items, they must submit the pregnancy confirmation certificate or maternal health handbook along with documents proving family relations.

Yoo Byungsoo, the head of the health center, said, "Amid the spread of Omicron, we have proactively provided rapid antigen self-test kits and masks to prioritize protecting pregnant women who are vulnerable to infection. If the self-test result is positive, bring the sealed self-test kit in a plastic bag to the health center's screening clinic for a PCR test."

Gochang=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Jaegil gjg7070@asiae.co.kr

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